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Siddhartha

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse152p
Philosophy & MeaningSiddhartha · 1922

Siddhartha

Hermann Hesse

“A young man leaves behind every doctrine to discover a wisdom that cannot be taught—only lived.”

Length152
Est. Reading Time3h 0m
At 20 Pages / Day8 days

Concise Summary

Set in ancient India, Siddhartha leaves his privileged Brahmin home to seek enlightenment among ascetics and even meets the Buddha himself. Realizing that true wisdom cannot be handed down through teachers, he immerses himself in worldly life, love, wealth, and loss before finding peace beside a quiet river.

Why Read It Today?

At 152 lyrical pages, it is the ultimate evening antidote to digital noise—finishable in just 8 nights.

“Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it.”

— Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
Inner PeaceLived WisdomPhilosophical Fiction

Siddhartha Reading Time & Daily Completion Plan

How long it takes to finish all 152 pages of Siddhartha by reading speed and daily page goal:

10 Pages / Day

16 days

~11 min/day · +30m screen time

15 Pages / Day

11 days

~17 min/day · +45m screen time

20 Pages / Day (Recommended)

8 days

~22 min/day · +60m screen time

30 Pages / Day

6 days

~33 min/day · +90m screen time

Deep Pace (180 WPM): 3h 58m
Average Pace (250 WPM): 3h 0m
Fast Pace (340 WPM): 2h 13m

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Siddhartha and how long does it take to read?

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse is 152 pages in standard editions. At an average adult silent reading rate (250 WPM), it takes approximately 3 hours and 0 minutes to finish.

How many days does it take to read Siddhartha at 20 pages a day?

Reading 20 pages per day (~22 minutes) finishes Siddhartha in 8 days.

What is Siddhartha about and why should you read it?

Set in ancient India, Siddhartha leaves his privileged Brahmin home to seek enlightenment among ascetics and even meets the Buddha himself. Realizing that true wisdom cannot be handed down through teachers, he immerses himself in worldly life, love, wealth, and loss before finding peace beside a quiet river. At 152 lyrical pages, it is the ultimate evening antidote to digital noise—finishable in just 8 nights.

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