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301 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140032604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,688 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 55%
inspiring 39%
challenging 28%
sad 20%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
informative 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | 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: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Sexism, Terminal illnessModerate
Sexual content, Antisemitism, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape301 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140032604
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,688 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 55%
inspiring 39%
challenging 28%
sad 20%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
informative 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | 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: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexism, Terminal illnessModerate
Sexual content, Antisemitism, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape