Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth (Penguin Classics) Paperback – July 30, 2013

It is a nice coming of age story. However, it is not my kind of book where where are descriptions of too many musings, feelings, religious connotations. I read it for a book club. I am not sure I would read another Herman Hesse book. But I am sure it would be a great read for people who like this genre.

I have read books throughout my years as a teenager, but when I read this book, this book just brought a lot to the table. Such bold and dynamic characters in the story. Makes it more incredible to see how the main character develops throughout the story. The plot is fresh and it never felt prolonged or just filler. Each read adds something new to the story. Highly recommend the read!

Very well written and enjoyable book. It is not for small children despite the short length as it is rather complex and has varying levels of meaning.

Never gets old. The best of Hesse.

Great story of coming of age and feeling a sense of oneness to the connected natural and spiritual world. There were many great characters and interesting philosophical observations along the way. The introduction by James Franco seemed a bit disconnected to the book itself and self-serving, but the other introduction (by which scholar I have forgotten) was wonderfully researched and well written.

Good quality and got here quickly, not to mention a very interesting book.

A psichological analisis of a boy coming to age. The Junguian theory of the shadow haunts the main character. Wonderful book, Hesse is one of my preferred writers.

I had to buy it for a class. I didn't have much of a choice. Drove me insane. Probably good if you like the book though.

Bought it because of Bangtan's concept. A challenging but fascinating read.Watch "BTS- Blood, Sweat, Tears Music Video" on youtube!!! 방탄 화이팅!!!!

Penguin Classics New Translation edition.I wish Penguin would pay a bit more attention to its typeset. The pages are fine enough for this price range, but the font is a bit too small with lower than average margin set on both sides of the pages.This translation, however, takes the cake for the best translation of Demian by a mile. Get this edition for the writing itself.

Great story, my 16-year old is enjoying reading it. I loved it too, easy to read

Exactly what I wanted. Ordered two books. The books came in clean with no notable damages to the cover or the pages inside. Ordered this one in particular because I like the picture used on the cover. Very pleased!

I love this book, I read this and it really changed the way I look at things, I recommend it.