The Castle in the Pyrenees by Jostein Gaarder

The Castle in the Pyrenees

Jostein Gaarder with Jameson Anderson (Translator)

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The author of the massively successful Sophie's World returns with a love story and a novel of ideas, exploring the place of human consciousness in the universe Through five intense years in the 1970s, Steinn and Solrunn had a happy life together,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.28

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