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Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Hermann HesseFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1922

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Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1922
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • Ancient Times

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse follows Siddhartha, the son of a Brahmin, as he leaves home to seek spiritual enlightenment. Joined by his friend Govinda, Siddhartha experiments with different lifestyles, befriends a ferryman named Vasudeva, and meets the courtesan Kamala. He later abandons a life of wealth and sensual pleasures, ultimately finding inner peace and understanding through his experiences and the teachings of nature.

Contemplative

Serene

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

796,797 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha garners praise for its profound philosophical insights and lyrical prose. Readers appreciate its exploration of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. However, some find the narrative pacing slow and the themes overly abstract. Its cultural and spiritual significance remains a central point of admiration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Siddhartha?

Readers who enjoy Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse are often drawn to introspective and philosophical literature that explores themes of spirituality and self-discovery. Fans of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist or Hermann Hesse’s own Steppenwolf will appreciate the book’s contemplative style and quest for enlightenment.

4.1

796,797 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

India • Ancient Times

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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