Fremdland
Spielmann wrings a lot out of the natural landscape and his actors.
Bildungsroman
Demian
It doesn’t answer all of life’s questions, but says it’s okay to not know the answers just yet.
Bridge of Clay
The ultimate thrust of the book is the act of leaving one’s own unique thumbprint on the history of mankind—through music, writing, building, raising children, teaching, loving, helping.
Siddhartha
Enlightenment can only be achieved through the life experience of the individual—intellectual pursuits and physical interaction are both inadequate in and of themselves.
The Alchemist
The Alchemist makes a mockery of an earnest search for truth, meaning, and spirituality.
Go Down, Moses
It is purposefully not an easy read, but it is rewarding for those who put in the effort.