The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny by Jostein Gaarder

The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny

Jostein Gaarder

250 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy young adult adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

The story of a boy and his father on a car trip through Europe, searching for the boy's mother, who left many years ago to find herself. Structured as a deck of cards -- each chapter is one card in the deck -- The Solitaire Mystery subtly weaves t...

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Moods

reflective 78%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 56%
inspiring 41%
lighthearted 35%
challenging 26%
hopeful 25%
emotional 23%
funny 21%
relaxing 16%
informative 10%
sad 6%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 17% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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