Demian
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:14 pm
another Hermann Hesse book.
I read this when I was a teenager and only recalled that the narrator discovers that he belongs to a group that is more than human. Different. They had a mark that set them apart.
On the rereading I think it's a sweet story, in a young, philosophical way. I believe in some of what it says and, as usual, Hesse delivers some fascinating insight into human nature. It just has a bit of supernatural twist that, despite my history, didn't sit well with me outside of the range of fiction.
There's always a character you identify with in a good book. It wasn't the narrator or Demian. I actually think I identified with the ideal feminine character and the pathetic, altruistic drunkard. I'm not sure how those combine but, perhaps if they did, you'd get... me. :wah:
Anyway. Glad I reread it. Still putting off Steppenwolf though. It got really dry.
I read this when I was a teenager and only recalled that the narrator discovers that he belongs to a group that is more than human. Different. They had a mark that set them apart.
On the rereading I think it's a sweet story, in a young, philosophical way. I believe in some of what it says and, as usual, Hesse delivers some fascinating insight into human nature. It just has a bit of supernatural twist that, despite my history, didn't sit well with me outside of the range of fiction.
There's always a character you identify with in a good book. It wasn't the narrator or Demian. I actually think I identified with the ideal feminine character and the pathetic, altruistic drunkard. I'm not sure how those combine but, perhaps if they did, you'd get... me. :wah:
Anyway. Glad I reread it. Still putting off Steppenwolf though. It got really dry.