Siddhartha
By: Hermann Hesse
Well. Siddhartha was the book I chose for my 2016 Book Challenge that was "A Book I Could Read in A Day." Guess how many days it took me? Roughly 35. *insert self mockery*
I know. It is absolute pitiful. This 119 page book took me 35+ days to read. In all fairness, the challenge just says that I COULD read it in a day. That doesn't meant that I have to, right? Also, I was spending this month trying to study for my CSW exam, which I passed!! *Insert the Hallelujah Chorus*
Now, if you have been following my updates on this reading challenge, you will notice that I have been reading a lot of young adult and even children's books. (Anyone who says they don't enjoy these books are lying. True story!) So reading a book that actually requires thought was a little bit of a change for this year.
When I was only a few chapters into this book, I was so afraid that I was going to hate it. For those who are not familiar with this story, it was originally printed in German and we are now lucky enough to have a translated version. I felt as if the wordage was not that easy to follow. I know that this statement is coming from a hick that has lived in Utah her whole life. But I was having a hard time following what was being said originally.
But then, I finally understood the beautiful and unique writing of Hermann Hesse.
The story of Siddhartha going on a search to find himself and the peace that he knows that he can find is awe inspiring!
There is a large amount of this book that is surrounding a river. And, without giving any spoilers, I have never seen a better use of metaphor in my life! The river truly is everywhere! This book has given me and entirely different outlook on life and I think that everyone would benefit from reading the amazing work of Hermann Hesse!
FIVE STARS! :)
Until Next Time...
Peace & Blessings! :)
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