Siddhartha
Author: Herman Hesse
Book: 1/1
Summary: Siddhartha, the son of a respected Brahmin, decides to retreat from a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. The book follows Siddhartha’s journey as he begins as a Samana, eventually continuing his journey living different lives and learning from others to understand his place in the world.
Review: This story was unlike any I have read before. The beginning did not engage my interest, however as the book continued I found Siddhartha’s story to be very interesting and intriguing. I had learned a lot through his spiritual journey; Hesse talks about the value and power of love and why so many people willingly fall victim to it. He also talks about the relationships that make up the world: how the plants, animals, sky, rivers, and people all flow together to make one sound that is our world. The pace of the book was fast; each chapter brought a new situation to Siddhartha’s journey which kept me engaged. Hesse’s writing takes the reader on a beautiful journey of spiritual development and understanding one’s place in the world.
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