Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder

Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy

Jostein Gaarder with Paulette Møller (Translator)

518 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction philosophy young adult informative reflective slow-paced

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A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-o...

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Moods

informative 86%
reflective 69%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 34%
inspiring 34%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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