A review by bearyboo
Demian by Hermann Hesse

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ok i love this book. yes it may be boring, but only if you go into it expecting ANYTHING to happen. the whole book is about Sinclair, Demian, and Sinclair's development.
Kromer's extortion of Sinclair is really theonly action (and maybe Sinclair getting drafted, but that part wasn't very detailed and mostly focused on Demian dying)
i love love looove how much Sinclair seems to be falling in love with Demian but
the relationship between Sinclair and Demian's mom is REALLY gross and it seems like the author forgot what kinda book he was writing and that Sinclair is VERY OBVIOUSLY in love with Demian
overall AWESOME book imo, awesome coming of age book for people who like horrifyingly old books. a lot of religion too, but not too overwhelming. so sorry, most of my criticisms are spoilers T^T
OMG AND SINCLAIR ACCIDENTALLY PAINTING DEMIAN WAS AWESOME TOO OK BYE HAVE FUN
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