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309 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374266516
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Publication date: 01 June 1996
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,485 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
mysterious 54%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 29%
challenging 25%
emotional 23%
funny 18%
relaxing 13%
informative 8%
sad 6%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Racial slurs
309 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374266516
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Publication date: 01 June 1996
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,485 reviews
Moods
adventurous 63%
mysterious 54%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 29%
challenging 25%
emotional 23%
funny 18%
relaxing 13%
informative 8%
sad 6%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Racial slurs