Siddhartha by Herman Hesse a book review.

This book written in 1922 by Herman Hesse is about the influential character "who found the meaning of existence" as his name Siddhartha translates from Sanskrit means. It details the story of a prince of a region called Kapilavastu. His guide Govinda, accompanies him initially, but he seeks the Supreme Truth alone. He becomes wealthy with an attractive woman named Kamala, later he chooses to seek an ascetic life instead. He comes upon a ferryman Vesudeva who offers him profound insights about the river. Kamala reconnects with Gotama and is bitten by a snake, and their son runs away. Govinda returns when Gotama offers advice on Supreme Reality and Govinda kisses his forehead. The author offers an educated insight into the Completeness of Being in a way to seek Comprehensive Understanding. Ultimately, in my opinion it is about living a selfless life and seeking to put together the meaning of experiences in a way that offers meaningful purpose.