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riozul's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
i get him (solemnly nods)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Stalking, War, and Suicide attempt
lio_ramon_dolor's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Bullying
Minor: Suicide attempt
bearyboo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ok i love this book. yes it may be boring, but only if you go into it expecting ANYTHING to happen. the whole book is about Sinclair, Demian, and Sinclair's development. Kromer's extortion of Sinclair is really theonly action (and maybe Sinclair getting drafted, but that part wasn't very detailed and mostly focused on Demian dying) i love love looove how much Sinclair seems to be falling in love with Demian but the relationship between Sinclair and Demian's mom is REALLY gross and it seems like the author forgot what kinda book he was writing and that Sinclair is VERY OBVIOUSLY in love with Demian overall AWESOME book imo, awesome coming of age book for people who like horrifyingly old books. a lot of religion too, but not too overwhelming. so sorry, most of my criticisms are spoilers T^T OMG AND SINCLAIR ACCIDENTALLY PAINTING DEMIAN WAS AWESOME TOO OK BYE HAVE FUN
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death
hatofulbf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Bizarre
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Incest, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Racism and Stalking
lycheeteareads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism
Moderate: War and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death
endlayer's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
genuinely changed my life and is one of the most influential books ive ever read. i cannot reccomend it enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Bullying
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicide attempt
focuses on christian religion quite a bit so if that's an issue i would reccomend avoiding. the beginning of the book also has a focus on sinclair being bullied. sinclair has a lot of suicidal thoughts, andrisemini's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Alcoholism
paradicsomleves's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Incest, War, and Death
livelaughomo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, War, and Suicide attempt
damiscous's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've read this book a handful of times since I was a teenager, and, after some of my most difficult years, I have come back to it for reasons beyond myself. There is no doubt in my mind that I'll continue to come back to this work for reasons that extend beyond mere nostalgia and memories, the lyricism and beauty, mystery and mysticism that are contained in this work. The writing is not hard to follow. The plot is very much centered on the central character's growth as he becomes his own person, touching on religion, taboos, and the fear of independence. This is a work that, through different readings and information, the reader can find new meaning and questions in concerns to the text, World War I, and the life of Hermann Hesse. If there was ever book that I wanted to recommend, it would be this one. Take it, read it, hate it, come back to it and try again - I promise this book has something to offer to every human being in their everlasting journey of self-discovery.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and War
Minor: Murder