I think I would have liked this better with a less contemporary take on the subject or if it was a more realistic presentation. The story is too “how a kid and their family is today” with the language and actions of the characters. Obviously meant to grab a young reader, for the adult it could be a distraction to the story of Siddhartha. While I do not know for sure he did not have stuffed animals, somehow, I do not think he would have […]