Sophie’s World
by Jostein Gaarder, Paulette Møller
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, Paulette Møller holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 109.7K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 403 pages.
About Sophie's World
An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereOne 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 questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jostein Gaarder, Paulette Møller |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 403 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 109,692 |
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What genre is Sophie's World?
Sophie's World is categorized as Philosophy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Sophie's World worth reading?
Based on 109.7K reader ratings, Sophie's World has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Sophie's World?
Sophie's World has 403 pages.
Who wrote Sophie's World?
Sophie's World was written by Jostein Gaarder, Paulette Møller. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for Sophie's World?
The ISBN-13 for Sophie's World is 9781857993290.0.
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