Die Leiden des jungen Werthers vs Narziss und Goldmund: Which Should You Read?
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Narziss und Goldmund
First published in 1930, Narcissus and Goldmund is the story of two diametrically opposite men: one, an ascetic monk firm in his religious commitment, and the other, a romantic youth hungry for worldly experience. …
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate Narziss und Goldmund highest: Narziss und Goldmund 3.9 · Die Leiden des jungen Werthers 3.7.
- Die Leiden des jungen Werthers is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 5 for Narziss und Goldmund.
- Die Leiden des jungen Werthers has the widest readership — 162688 ratings behind its score.
- Die Leiden des jungen Werthers runs the darker storyline; Narziss und Goldmund stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
≈ 3h vs 5h for Narziss und Goldmund
New to the genre?
Narziss und Goldmund
Challenging vs Demanding for Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
In the mood for something dark?
Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
a darker storyline than Narziss und Goldmund
Want something lighter?
Narziss und Goldmund
an easier tone than Die Leiden des jungen Werthers
Scores by source
| Die Leiden des jungen Werthers | Narziss und Goldmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (162688) | 4.5 (2) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (3) |
Reception
| Die Leiden des jungen Werthers | Narziss und Goldmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 162688 | 21 |
| Editions | 246 | 41 |
| Citations | — | 5 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 117008 | — |
| Reading it now | 6834 | — |
| Written reviews | 12511 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 13583 | 4300 |
| Pages | 176 | 319 |