Steppenwolf

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Herman Hesse's most famous works are considered to be "Siddhartha" and this blog's book review, "Steppenwolf." "Steppenwolf is considered to be Hesse's most poetic and autobiographical work ever. Upon reading this book, I was shocked at how well Hesse could go from an epic tale of Middle-Eastern mysticism with "Siddhartha", to a modern, post-jazz era. I think that this work is a fine read, but it is for "Mademen Only!" The main character named Harry Haller, reminded me so much of myself, that is scared me, and I saw that by through this character, Hesse was able to display himself in such an immaculate light that will shock and awe you to want to keep reading on towards the back of the book.
I would not have much to say about this novel, (i.e) it is by far the more interesting read, and the first twenty page description of Henry Haller by a "narrator" who I could only assume is Hesse himself, will help you empathize much with Haller, and perhaps fall in love with his pitiful attempts to live on. With a sick taste like Grape flavored Dimetapp, this story will go down bitter sweet.