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Could someone please tell me if this book is worth reading, if I previously enjoyed both Siddhartha and Steppenwolf?

QED I think so. It features Hesse's signature themes of freedom vs. security, sensuality vs. renunciation, the life of the mind vs. the life of the senses…moreI think so. It features Hesse's signature themes of freedom vs. security, sensuality vs. renunciation, the life of the mind vs. the life of the senses. It has an interesting commentary on art. A very philosophical novel. That said, as a woman, I found this one of Hesse's more sexist works. Much of the plot revolves around a character who is, for all intents and purposes, a Don Juan who roams the countryside seducing every woman in his path. Unfortunately, what was intended to be a sympathetic character came off as kind of a dick more often than not. Also, the fact that he never contracted an STD reeeeeally strained my suspension of disbelief. ;)

Final answer: You'd probably enjoy it, yes, but I wouldn't make it a first priority. It is somewhat of a rehash of earlier themes. (less)

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I thought this novel was really vivid, colourful and beautifully written. The grappling of existence derived through the eyes of Goldmund and the meaning of experience i can really relate to and the idea of whether freedom or commitment is the true path to enlightenment and human satisfaction. I believe these to be some of the most poignant and profound questions in men, especially younger adult males? (i am 29)

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Siddhartha, Demian, Bozkırkurdu romanlarından sonra Narziss ve Goldmund'u okuyorum. Siddhartha ve Govinda gibi iki arkadaşın serüveninde çok derin bir yolculuk hikayesi. Okurken Hesse'ye bir kere daha bağlanıyorum. Okumayı bitirdiğimde üzerine yazacağım?

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Hermosa historia de dos mundos distintos representados en dos grandes amigos. Las aventuras no están ausentes junto con esta obra maestra del señor Hesse. Ha sido un placer leer este libro.

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