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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
(English title: The Solitaire Mystery)
Re-read this in preparation for my upcoming project on Jostein Gaarder in my last year of university!
It was even better than I remember it. An amazing story full of wonder and philosophy, beautiful language and devices that will make you question the world we live in.
It was also very refreshing to read something in Norwegian, as I usually read in English these days.
Gaarder remains one of my all-time favourite authors and I cannot wait to properly investigate his writing.
Lastly one of my favourite quotations from the book:
"Her jeg satt, synes jeg det var så uendelig trist at vi mennesker er laget slik at vi venner oss til noe så ufattelig som å leve. Plutselig en dag tar vi det for gitt at vi er til - og så, ja så tenker vi ikke noe vidre over det før vi er i ferd med å forlate verden igjen." (My translation, that is far from perfect: "Where I sat, I thought it was infinitely sad that humans are made so that we get used to something as uncomprehensible as living. Suddenly, one day we take it for granted that we exist - and then, yes, then we don't think any more of it until we are on the brink of leaving the world again.")
Recommended for both children, youths and adults! Absolutely worth a read (or several)!
Re-read this in preparation for my upcoming project on Jostein Gaarder in my last year of university!
It was even better than I remember it. An amazing story full of wonder and philosophy, beautiful language and devices that will make you question the world we live in.
It was also very refreshing to read something in Norwegian, as I usually read in English these days.
Gaarder remains one of my all-time favourite authors and I cannot wait to properly investigate his writing.
Lastly one of my favourite quotations from the book:
"Her jeg satt, synes jeg det var så uendelig trist at vi mennesker er laget slik at vi venner oss til noe så ufattelig som å leve. Plutselig en dag tar vi det for gitt at vi er til - og så, ja så tenker vi ikke noe vidre over det før vi er i ferd med å forlate verden igjen." (My translation, that is far from perfect: "Where I sat, I thought it was infinitely sad that humans are made so that we get used to something as uncomprehensible as living. Suddenly, one day we take it for granted that we exist - and then, yes, then we don't think any more of it until we are on the brink of leaving the world again.")
Recommended for both children, youths and adults! Absolutely worth a read (or several)!
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is utterly unlike any other book I've ever read. It is philosophical yet doesn't get bogged down in theories. The philosophy is set around a great multilayered story that kept me guessing. This book is not to be missed. I love it!
4.5 Golden Stars
philosophical
Contemplative
fiction- fantasy
middle grade
this is my favourite among all Jostein Gaarder's book. probably because the world building & the amount of fantasy in this more than others.
philosophical
Contemplative
fiction- fantasy
middle grade
this is my favourite among all Jostein Gaarder's book. probably because the world building & the amount of fantasy in this more than others.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
My favorite book when i was a kid, i must've read it more than ten times.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No