The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder

The Solitaire Mystery

Jostein Gaarder with Jostein Gaarder (Translator)

393 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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,270 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 55%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 34%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
emotional 22%
funny 21%
relaxing 16%
informative 9%
sad 6%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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