A review by thyroyalreader
Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder

adventurous challenging funny informative reflective slow-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

4.0

Did as it was expected to, and I read this for my Philosophy class. I thoroughly enjoyed how the information was portrayed through a frame narrative but sometimes it would lean too much into one style, feeling as if it curbed the ability of the other style to follow-up in a smooth manner. Overall, I was drawn from the start by the cosy vibes of Sophie’s World and I understand why so many use this as their jumping off point for philosophy!