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Siddhartha
Siddhartha
Author: Hermann Hesse
"The true profession of man is to find his way to himself." — HERMANN HESSE. In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a u...  more »
ISBN: 185980
Publication Date: 7/1957
Pages: 152
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5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation and Bantam Books, Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 4
i'm glad i HAD to read this book for philosophy class. I'd tried to read it once before and got bored with it. but after i read it twice for class, i found it one of the most beautiful and moving books i've ever read.
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Helpful Score: 4
In the novel, Siddhartha, a young man, leaves his family for a contemplative life, then, restless, discards it for one of the flesh. He conceives a son, but bored and sickened by lust and greed, moves on again. Near despair, Siddhartha comes to a river where he hears a unique sound. This sound signals the true beginning of his life--the beginning of suffering, rejection, peace and, finally, wisdom.
Isabel-Batteria avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 70 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Full of sensory images and rich description. Kind of stalls in some point. It can be dubbed as a self-help book, which I don't like, but subtly enough to be enjoyable as the classic it is.
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Helpful Score: 2
Great book if your are a Buddhist, search for spirituality, or enjoy Eastern culture.
tracey13 avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Strong translation and well read version of this classic tale. A young man searching for inner peace.
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Kathie-Freeman avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 2 more book reviews
An interesting narrative following the life of a young Indian boy into manhood. He goes through a lot of changes and meets a lot of people, including the Buddha. Very good book
Isabel-Batteria avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 70 more book reviews
Full of sensory images and rich description. Kind of stalls in some point. It can be dubbed as a self-help book, which I don't like, but subtly enough to be enjoyable as the classic it is.
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A classic for seekers.
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This book had been recommended to me multiple times, and I know many people who love it. However, I had a hard time getting through it. Its emphasis is more so a spiritual/philosophical message (which my friends tell me has meant different things to them at different points in their lives which is why they often reread it), but I just couldn't connect to the plot or the writing style.
CollegeKid0010 avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 19 more book reviews
I'm still reading this book for my religious studies class but I really like it so far. It poses very real questions about what we as individuals consider sacred and how we view ourselves in relation to the divine. I can't wait to see how it's going to end just because I don't think there are any answers.
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Easy and great read!
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Siddhartha was for me the kind of book that provided soul refreshment in small chunks...perfect for reading a short, self-contained chapter in a rare moment of solitude that leads to reflection and meditation...and many moments of, "I can relate to that!"
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Wonderful, quiet story. Quick read, too!
Alameda avatar reviewed Siddhartha on + 336 more book reviews
Only 122 pages. Quick read - well kinda' quick read - helps to like Hesse's style
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A classic! You do not have to be a Buddhist to enjoy the deep truths in this story which run through all wisdom traditions and cultures.
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This novel is a true classic.
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If you haven't read Hesse - this is the perfect start! (Follow up with Steppenwolf, then just jump on in). If you've read Hesse but not this book, get it NOW!
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I love this author and this is my favorite of his books.
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Great read!


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