Having read most of Herman Hesse's other novels including Demian, Siddhartha, and Magister Ludi, I have become a huge fan of Hesse's style. When reading Herman Hesse I expect a tragic protagonist but each one has a unique quest and special quality. Rosshalde is the story of a man whose life has taken some complicated turns, leaving him in a somewhat awkward situation. The story revolves around the relationship between Johann Veraguth and his son Pierre and the characteristics of each that both pull them together and drive them apart. I will not spoil the ending but expect another Hesse "esque" conclusion.