Review: Siddhartha
Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse, Hilda Rosner
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Summary: I loved the beautiful, lyrical writing, but the plot was too focused on the divine for my taste.
I picked this book up based on a glowing recommendation from a friend. It’s the story of a young man in ancient India on a spiritual quest to find enlightenment. He tries dedicating his life to various pursuits, from contemplation to love, from self-deprivation to hedonism. Even encountering Gautama Buddha fails to bring him peace until after he’s discovered more of life himself. Read more »
