Narziss and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse

Narziss and Goldmund

Hermann Hesse with Geoffrey Dunlop

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

301 pages | first published 1930

Edition information

Description

Narcissus is a teacher at Mariabronn, a monastery in medieval Germany, and Goldmund his favourite pupil. While Narcissus remains detached from the world in prayer and meditation, Goldmund runs away from the monstery in pursuit of love. Thereafter ...
Browse similar books...

Plus

Book information

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Community Reviews

Summary of 1591 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
adventurous 56%
emotional 51%
inspiring 37%
challenging 29%
hopeful 19%
sad 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
tense 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.03

See all reviews...