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National Review
"Hesse is a writer whose peculiar vision is worth inspecting. His world is shadowy and close to areas of the heart that will probably never see light. But his vision is a rare one, as commendable for its humane solicitude as for its strangeness and unearthly color."
Saturday Review
"Hesse is not a traditional teller of tales but a novelist of ideas and a moralist of a high order...The autobiographical undercurrent gives Damian an Existentialist intensity and a depth of understanding that are rare in contemporary fiction."
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Consider this book a bible,
By R. Kefferputz (West Vancouver, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Demian (Paperback)
This book has inspired me in so many ways. It deals with a very precise religion, value system, and life of the so called Emil Sinclair. It is a life-changing book which opens your eyes to another level of spirituality. I have read this book 3 times and I still do not get tired of it. I consider it my bible. It is a must get for everyone who is a fanatic of Hesse.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Still chewing,
By Michael J. Vuolo "2 lbs of awesome in a 1 lb bag" (Ridgewood, NY, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Demian (Paperback)
Not what I was expecting at all. Demian was my first and only (so far) introduction to Hesse. It's a great outpouring of ideas and existentialism, but I have to admit at times it was a bit too dry for my taste. I guess I was expecting more of a story. If I'd been prepared for what is mostly a loose framework for a philosophy, I could have surrendered myself to it more readily. Overall, I'm still mulling over everything I read in it, and I think I will be for a long long time. I give it 4 stars instead of five because it comes across as a novel but reads like an essay. As an essay on the human condition I'd give it a 5. Regardless, you need to read this if you've ever wondered about your place in the universe, whether good and evil really exist, and why you feel a little different from those around you.
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Got me hooked on Hesse,
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This review is from: Demian (Paperback)
"Demian" is the first book I read by Hermann Hesse, and it got me hooked on his novels. This book is fascinating, so much so that it's difficult to describe. It's both a coming-of-age story (although I hate that term)and also a surreal and erotic delve into the subconscious. The themes of spirituality, sexuality, suffering and redemption are all weaved together in this novel, as they are in the other equally fascinating novels by Hesse I've read. I'd also highly recommend "Steppenwolf" and "Siddhartha".
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