Narciso e Boccadoro by Hermann Hesse

Narciso e Boccadoro

Hermann Hesse with Cristina Baseggio

282 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Narcissus and Goldmund (1930) is a story of a young man, Goldmund, who wanders around aimlessly throughout medieval Germany after leaving catholic monastery school in search of 'the meaning of life.' Goldmund is learning important things by plungi...

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Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 59%
emotional 53%
inspiring 39%
challenging 27%
sad 20%
hopeful 19%
dark 13%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%
tense 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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