Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse is a great spiritual novel. Following Siddhartha on his journey gives the reader hope and enlightenment, and ultimately leaves them with a feeling of peace in the end. Siddhartha is a very likable character. I as the reader definitely found myself rooting for him all throughout the book. I imagine that, for Buddhists especially, this is a very important and popular story. It is a good and relaxing read that also actually teaches you something. The message at the end of the story about the cyclical completeness of the universe makes sense and is quite comforting. This is definitely a good novel to continually go back to in times of existential crisis or stress. Siddhartha can help every reader find their own path.
