The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder

The Solitaire Mystery

Jostein Gaarder with Sarah Jane Hails (Translator)

fiction fantasy philosophy young adult adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

309 pages | first published 1990

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Hans Thomas and his father set out on a car trip through Europe, from Norway to Greece—the birthplace of philosophy—in search of Hans Thomas's mother, who left them many years earlier. On the way, Hans Thomas receives a mysterious miniature book—t...
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Summary of 1033 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 59%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 31%
challenging 25%
funny 21%
hopeful 21%
emotional 14%
relaxing 12%
informative 10%
dark 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.15

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