Has anyone read Siddartha?

Everyone interprets literature differently. What is your take on the story of Siddartha and his journey to becoming enlightened differently than Gautama?

I enjoyed the many ways he interacted with people and innocently lived their roles and eventually took serious part in them. The hardest part for me in the book was how he was left with no choice but to let his son go. I feel it hits home due to my circumstances. This is my opinion of the story. Please tell yours!