" I didn't know why I hadn't read Steppenwolf, but now at age 50,I know that I'm glad that I hadn't. This book is appropriate for me, as I am the age of poor Harry. I am also at that point in my life, as is Harry, when time spent too much alone makes a hungry mind turn back to gnaw on itself. The man vs. beast idea is seized by the young who fight with their own dualism. The other subtleties in this book, the examinations of one's calluses made by the injuries of living, can only be truely admired at middle age. A fine work. "
— Diane, 2/13/2014