Scan barcode
sercem_w_ksiazkach's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Rosshalde is a story about a middle-aged painter whose marriage is broken, one of his sons hates him, and the other is an object of a fight between him and his wife. Johann Veraghut has achieved it all: lived his youth veraciously, created a family, and became a well-acknowledged, rich artist. But his life lacks love, a purpose and energy to drive it forward. Johann’s only driving force is his younger son Pierre, but it isn’t so easy to keep a growing boy close.
The plot of this book starts when Veraghut’s old friend Otto Burkhardt arrives at his possession with magical stories of his travels to India. He gets on with everyone in the family, brightens up the atmosphere and helps Johann recalibrate. He’s a very colorful character and reading about him was incredibly fun. You could almost feel his energy from the page. Hesse is great at writing secondary characters that feel real, are very interesting and feel like main characters. Burkhardt reminded me of Demian and I loved that.
Hermann Hesse creates an incredibly charming story about one’s mind, friendship and familial bonds. He paints a portait of a man who lost touch with reality, delved into art so deeply he forgot to live and cherish what he has. He created a very real portrayal of a family - with struggles, good and bad moments, and one that’s hard to keep. There beauty of this book lays in its simple structure and reflections on life made by Hesse. I don’t think everyone will love it like I do, but nonetheless it’s a story worth reading.
The plot of this book starts when Veraghut’s old friend Otto Burkhardt arrives at his possession with magical stories of his travels to India. He gets on with everyone in the family, brightens up the atmosphere and helps Johann recalibrate. He’s a very colorful character and reading about him was incredibly fun. You could almost feel his energy from the page. Hesse is great at writing secondary characters that feel real, are very interesting and feel like main characters. Burkhardt reminded me of Demian and I loved that.
Hermann Hesse creates an incredibly charming story about one’s mind, friendship and familial bonds. He paints a portait of a man who lost touch with reality, delved into art so deeply he forgot to live and cherish what he has. He created a very real portrayal of a family - with struggles, good and bad moments, and one that’s hard to keep. There beauty of this book lays in its simple structure and reflections on life made by Hesse. I don’t think everyone will love it like I do, but nonetheless it’s a story worth reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Terminal illness
More...