A review by konniecanread
Siddartha by Hermann Hesse

inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

A poorly written orientalist re-imagining of Buddhism that tries very, very hard to be insightful but ends up being masturbatory and pretentious. I never thought I'd say this, but you're almost better off just reading The Alchemist.