The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny
by Jostein Gaarder, Sarah Jane Hails
The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny by Jostein Gaarder, Sarah Jane Hails holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 11.1K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 309 pages.
About The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny
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—the fantastic memoir of a sailor shipwrecked in 1842 on a strange island where a deck of cards come to life.Structured as a deck of cards—each chapter is one in the deck—"The Solitaire Mystery" weaves together fantasy and reality, fairy tales and family history. Full of questions about the meaning of life, it will spur its listeners to reexamine their own.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jostein Gaarder, Sarah Jane Hails |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 309 |
| Genres | Fiction, Philosophy, Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,085 |
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What genre is The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny?
The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny is categorized as Fiction, Philosophy, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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Based on 11.1K reader ratings, The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny?
The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny has 309 pages.
Who wrote The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny?
The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny was written by Jostein Gaarder, Sarah Jane Hails. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny?
The ISBN-13 for The Solitaire Mystery: A Novel About Family and Destiny is 9780374266520.0.
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