A review by am333lia
Maya by Jostein Gaarder

adventurous challenging informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the fourth book by Gaarder I’ve read, and I have not been disappointed. This book is probably not for everyone, but I adored it. It’s an amazing story with multiple outlooks on the meaning of life, and it’s filled with both meaning, comedy, romance and thoughtfulness. I have to say that I wasn’t entirely convinced while I started reading, but the way that it progressed left me wanting to continue to read, and I absolutely loved the end. Again, I can see why it probably isn’t a favorite amongst everybody because of its use of symbolism instead of storytelling (at least that’s how I felt reading), but I found it remarkable, and it has definitely left me with many afterthoughts.