I regularly update my ‘Books’ story highlight on Instagram with what I am reading. In the past, I’ve been part of Book Clubs via work and with friends. I’ve enjoyed the conversations I’ve had with people when we’ve found reads in common. To extend that, I am going to do my best to share my monthly reads on my blog. Happy Reading!
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse was the book for June! Now, the story of Siddhartha maybe one that is familiar to some… very well. I’ve read quite a few articles about the journey of Siddhartha, leaving his family home – the kingdom – and in search for something more… I’ve also read a book or two and yet this interpretation by Hesse stands apart. At times, I was irritated by Siddhartha in the book which then extended to the writer.
Once I completed the reading, I went over to good old google and read quite a number of reviews and reflections from other readers. It took me a minute to realise that this book has been presented in the way that it would relate to the general reader the most. It certainly did what it intended to. Much of what I’ve read have been positioned in such a romanticized way, it serves a purpose for the mind that wants to escape – just like Siddhartha. Whereas, this book does the opposite. There are themes that we can very well relate to and maybe that is why it felt too close to home.
Well that was the reading for June! Let me know what you’re reading lately?
