The Glass Bead Game

Hermann Hesse

13 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2008–2024.

3 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 5 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 3 recommendations
• Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What's one book that changed your life? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: What's the most inspiring sci-fi book you've read? 2008 · 1 recommendation