Narcissus and Goldmund by Hermann Hesse

Narcissus and Goldmund

Hermann Hesse with Ursule Molinaro (Translator), Ursule Molinaro (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Hermann Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of a passionate yet uneasy friendship between two men of opposite character. Narcissus, an ascetic instructor at a cloister school, has devoted himself solely to scholarly and spiritual pursuits....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,168 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 58%
emotional 53%
inspiring 39%
challenging 27%
sad 21%
hopeful 19%
dark 14%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%
tense 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | 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: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.04

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