52 pages • 1 hour read
Irvin D. YalomWhen Nietzsche Wept: A Novel Of Obsession
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Irvin D. Yalom's When Nietzsche Wept is praised for its compelling blend of philosophy and fiction, providing deep psychological insights alongside an engaging narrative. Readers appreciate the exploration of intellectual themes and character development, though some critique the pacing and occasional anachronisms. Overall, a thought-provoking read with minor flaws.
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A reader who would enjoy When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin D. Yalom is likely fascinated by philosophy, psychology, and historical fiction. They appreciate intellectually stimulating narratives akin to Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha and Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being, blending deep existential questions with rich character development.
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