El misterio del solitario/ The Mystery of Solitude by Jostein Gaarder

El misterio del solitario/ The Mystery of Solitude

Jostein Gaarder

428 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy young adult adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

reflective 77%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 55%
inspiring 41%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 26%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
funny 20%
relaxing 15%
informative 9%
sad 6%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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