Narcissus and Goldmund by Ursule Molinaro, Hermann Hesse

Narcissus and Goldmund

Ursule Molinaro, Hermann Hesse

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 1930

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Narcissus and Goldmund tells the story of two medieval men whose characters are diametrically opposite: Narcissus, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and Goldmund, a romantic youth hungry for knowledge and worldly experience. First ...
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Summary of 1564 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
adventurous 56%
emotional 53%
inspiring 37%
challenging 30%
hopeful 19%
sad 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.04

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