Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture by Apostolos Doxiadis

Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture

Apostolos Doxiadis with Απόστολος Δοξιάδης

209 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction mathematics philosophy adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

Uncle Petros is a family joke - an ageing recluse in a suburb of Athens, playing chess and gardening. His young nephew soon discovers his uncle was once a celebrated mathematician who staked all on solving the problem of Goldbach's Conjecture.

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Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
informative 59%
mysterious 27%
emotional 22%
relaxing 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
funny 13%
dark 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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