Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder

Sophie's World

Jostein Gaarder with Paulette Møller (Translator)

448 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction philosophy young adult informative reflective slow-paced
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One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with quest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,757 reviews

Moods

informative 88%
reflective 71%
mysterious 40%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 15%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 8%
emotional 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 35%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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