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)

513 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction philosophy young adult informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Discovering two thought-provoking philosophical questions in her mailbox, Sophie enrolls in a correspondence course with a mysterious philosopher and begins to receive some equally unusual letters. Reprint.

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Moods

informative 86%
reflective 69%
mysterious 39%
challenging 36%
inspiring 34%
adventurous 33%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 8%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 35% | Character: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | 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: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

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