Narcissus and Goldmund by Ursule Molinaro, Hermann Hesse

Narcissus and Goldmund

Ursule Molinaro, Hermann Hesse

320 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 2,646 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
adventurous 57%
emotional 54%
inspiring 39%
challenging 28%
sad 20%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.05

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