Siddhartha (Abridged): An Indic Poem Audiobook

" Listen to the voices of the river. "

" I liked the bit about how there is a Buddha in every person, regardless of their current circumstances or life choices. If time is eternal and ever existing, then that Buddha soul exists now, not sometime in the future. It's simply a matter of seeing it and living it out. "

" I had to read this one my senior year of high school. Along with many other readings, I was probably too young to fully appreciate this book. I may have to try it again at some point. "

" Defys explanation. Simply a must read. "

" Some of the most beautiful prose I've ever read. One of the most layered and meaningful narratives I've ever experienced---at the same time simple and profound, clear but ambiguous, linear yet not quite so. I say all this even though my Christian faith is firm and I do not share Hesse's philosophical worldview or adhere to his meta-narrative (or lack thereof). So I part ways ultimately, but I recognize and appreciate this Hesse's aesthetic brilliance and philosophical heft. "

" I feel like this book changed my life. I did find it harder to read then most (I was about 17 the first time I read it), it was very enjoyable and it was very enlightening. I even lent it to someone who said it helped them as well. Just an amazing story and if this is a mandatory reading for a class in school you should be so lucky, because this book was truley at my pleasure to read. If you have not had the privilege to read this book I suggest going to purchase it. I got mine for $4.00 at a used bookstore and I would do it again in an instance. A great book that thought me a lot. A must read for anyone. "

" The first time I read this, forty-five years ago, I thought it was unspeakably brilliant and I read all the rest of Hesse's novels in one big rush. I just read it again because an English class I'm observing is discussing it. This time I found it a little wordy, a little self-indulgent. The prose has that rigid quality that you often get with translations. As short as the book is, it's too long. Siddhartha warns his friend that words are inadequate, deleterious even, for expressing deep spiritual experience. This book proves the point. "

" I have very mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I enjoyed reading about his journey seeking knowledge, understanding, and self. However, his character seemed arrogant. At times I found myself very put-off by Siddhartha's character. "

" A great quest for wisdom and enlightenment through the eyes of Siddhartha. Many simple and some deeper lessons to be taken from this book. Wisdom can't be shared, it must be individually found. A good Sunday afternoon read. "

" wonderful. this has been on my bookshelf for like 5 years now...so glad I decided to pull it down and give it a shot today! "

" The book was hard to read, but It had a lot of deep meanings and good quotes, which I enjoyed. I think the questions I had to answer for the book made me like the book even less. It definitely wasn't my favorite book to read, but nonetheless it was somewhat interesting. "

" This is an amazingly powerful, yet simple book. It felt like "The Prophet" with a significantly more substantial narrative. "

" "Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." "

" Having taught about Buddhism and the vocabulary of that faith, I found Siddhartha understandable and thought-provoking. I do not know if a person without that vocabulary background would stay with it. I too have thought about whether I think too much about my faith rather than just being of my faith--the major message of this book. For that reason I read with interest. On the other hand, I found the ending quite unsatisfying; however, could any ending really be satisfactory for a Westerner reading about Easter thought? Anyway, I recommend the book to you if you can get past your Western background and past the vocabulary challenge which you are likely to have. "

" Slow, pointless and ultimately unsatisfying. I experienced the opposite of nirvana while reading this book. "

" 'It is good to experience directly for oneself what one has to understand.' Holds true for this book. "

" Its the story of the Buddhas life, whats not to like "

" Had to read it for school. Don't remember much about it other than it was noting as hell. "

" Fantastic book. Really provides a lot to think about. Definitely doing some self-reflection after this and will be for a while. "

" Prachtige parabel, zij het soms iets te pathetisch. Ook Bildungsroman: alle stadia en ervaringen van het menselijke leven komen aan bod. Centrale boodschap aan ons westerlingen: "Zoeken is niet vinden". "

" A story of self indulgence. "

" I certainly didn't dislike this book, but it didn't really speak to me exactly. I enjoyed the use of language for the most part and it was enjoyable watching his quest for self-discovery. I dunno though, I'm mostly ambivalent on this book for some reason. "

" Meh. Glad I read it. "

" Note to self: Read again every 5 years. "

" Occasionally over my head, but thought provoking. "

" I loved this book- so much wisdom. It wasn't the sensational full-body absorption that I get with my 5 star books, but I will recommend it to spiritual seekers and I intend to read more of H. H.'s work. "

" Hesse has written a life of the Buddha before he became more than a man. Very little is known of his actual life and much that is known is wrapped up in myth. It could have been just like this, as it feels absolutely 'right'. "

" I re-read this book about every 10 years. It always brings new insights into my own personal growth. "

" I read this when I was fourteen so of course it blew my young mind away. Maybe some day I'll reread it as an adult be probably not. "

" This is one of those books that gets into your head and never leaves. Written in a style that's fast and easy to read, it's a beautiful journey of one man to his inner peace and harmony with the world. "

" Great story but not the subject for me. It was a class assignment. "

" A wonderful short novel that kept me reading until it was done. Very enjoyable tale of a spiritual journeys! Highly recommended. "

" wonderful. this has been on my bookshelf for like 5 years now...so glad I decided to pull it down and give it a shot today! "

" a bit hard to get started, but after a while you couldn't leave it. Beautiful and educational story... "

" Good. Bad. Rich. Poor. Love Hesse. "

" Wonderful father-son relationship. If only everyone felt this kind of connection...for one moment...with anyone. "

" I read this one every few years and am constantly amazed as it continues to teach and guide me throughout my journey - always providing me the words and ideas needed at each reading. "

" Makes my top 5 list of books - in the top spot. A poetically written story and a great read. "

" A delightful and smooth-flowing novel, which had many interesting spiritual insights. A great book to read if you want to expand your mind! "

" Read within one go- speaks for itself I would say! "

" Very insightful story, I learned a lot of enjoyed the tale but I am sure I missed a few gems a long the way. Definitely going to re-read very soon. "

" I read it every year. "

" One of the most amazing books I've ever read. I read it in my early twenties and again only recently in my late thirties and both times it has enlightened me in a different way. "

" Read this many years ago, but remains one of my all time favorite. "

" One of the best books I've ever read. I read it in one sitting. "

" Read this many years ago, but remains one of my all time favorite. "

" One of the best books I've ever read. I read it in one sitting. "

" Me and Siddharta agree ! It's all abouts the love; take that, world of transitory illusion! "

" Me and Siddharta agree ! It's all abouts the love; take that, world of transitory illusion! "

" i have and do always love this book "

" i have and do always love this book "

" I remember being happy after reading this book. Herman Hesse makes you think about life and the different stages. Excellent! Highly Recommended! "

" I remember being happy after reading this book. Herman Hesse makes you think about life and the different stages. Excellent! Highly Recommended! "

" A plot driven book with characters who don't feel authentic. "

" A plot driven book with characters who don't feel authentic. "

" just reread siddhartha again. i liked it better when i was younger, but find it far more true now that i'm older. "

" just reread siddhartha again. i liked it better when i was younger, but find it far more true now that i'm older. "

" A story about Siddhartha's spiritual journey to find the truth and in the process himself. The enthralling journey takes him to saints, merchants, courtesan, ferryman, etc. With each acquaintance he learnt something which took him near to the truth. Short and concise novel and a classic. "

" A story about Siddhartha's spiritual journey to find the truth and in the process himself. The enthralling journey takes him to saints, merchants, courtesan, ferryman, etc. With each acquaintance he learnt something which took him near to the truth. Short and concise novel and a classic. "

" I really enjoyed this book, but I don't have time to do a full review. "

" I really enjoyed this book, but I don't have time to do a full review. "

" The last 12th chapter was beautifully written. Simple and expertly told, of a subject that would be difficult to relate. "

" I had to read this book for English class. I thought it was very boring and Herman Hesse's style of writing was boring also. No reason to read this book unless you're forced to! "

" I had to read this book for English class. I thought it was very boring and Herman Hesse's style of writing was boring also. No reason to read this book unless you're forced to! "

" The last 12th chapter was beautifully written. Simple and expertly told, of a subject that would be difficult to relate. "