Siddhartha

· Simon and Schuster
4.6
416 reviews
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99
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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.

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4.6
416 reviews
Ekin Yurt
August 8, 2018
i found so many parts of myself in this book! maybe some answers too. i am considerably new to reading Herman Hesse's books and this one is just as amazing as Demian! this book is for people who want to go beyond judging, beyond themselves and mediocre outlook to the world but also find themselves once again. if not, the book will surprise you with so many satisfying content. does not require an especially strong language, it is great enough for someone using a second language to get through it.
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Maheedas Bv
March 29, 2018
The book clearly brings out that every individual has to be a persistent achiever. No teaching can make make any man perfect but his own toils takes him to higher heights. Siddhartha retains his separate identity, goes on achieving. At the long last raises to Gotamas heights. The reality as a whole and every bit of it reflects the divinity and to love each and every it is the way to realize the ultimate Truth. The language and style of narration is like a river, the river called life. And as we reach the end of the novel we still begin to be driven away in the river experiencing the awe and perfection of it. A very good narrative.
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Giancarlo Ferrer
November 13, 2014
Really good read. Very insightful with some very understandable yet beautiful imagery. However, I recommend reading the last 15 pages or so in silence and contemplation since its a lot to take in. Aside from that only problems are grammatical errors. Great book
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