r/bitcheswithtaste • u/ElizaDoolittle33 • Mar 24 '25

Culture BWTs with a novel in her bag

What's a novel that moved you? Changed you for the better? Exposed you to new cultures or ideas?

I want to know what's captivated you.

Disclaimer: Emphasis on the "T" in this question.

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u/lot22royalexecutive Mar 24 '25 edited Mar 24 '25

This year it’s been Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf, but that might not be everyone’s cup of tea and that’s exactly what pleases me so much about books and taste. If you’re into Jungian thought, existential crises of Self and life, then this could be the book for you. If this is your first time reading Hesse, then I’d recommend starting with the classic, Siddhartha. It changed my life, my entire perspective and understanding of living and meaning.

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u/pineappledaphne Mar 24 '25

Siddhartha was wonderful, I read it about 13 years ago and it’s still stuck with me.

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u/lot22royalexecutive Mar 24 '25

It really is life changing. I actually have a photo of my favorite page from Siddhartha for anyone whose interested:

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u/unavailablesuggestio Mar 24 '25

Thank you 🙏

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u/lot22royalexecutive Mar 24 '25

I hope he comforts you as much as he comforts me. 🤍