Siddharatha

The story is set at the time of the Buddha, Gautama, and the impact of the great philosopher sage is keenly woven into tale. In this book the author has cleverly and questioningly brought the teachings of Buddha to life in a human from. All the emotions of humanity are encapsulated within the story; happiness, despair, joy and romance, wealth and poverty, but the overwhelming theme is one of searching. Will Siddhartha find peace through is relationship with the Brahmins, the Samanas, his great love Kamala, the ferryman of the river or his long-time friend Govinda? the tale is strikingly composed, enticing to the end and a joy to contemplate. The themes of the Buddha are accepted and yet questioned in this wonderful tale about a soul called Siddhartha.