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Sophie’s World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (FSG Classics)

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by Jostein Gaarder

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4.50 (5.9K ratings)
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description 480 pages

Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 5.9K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 480 pages.

About Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy

Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy is a fiction title by Jostein Gaarder. With a rating of 4.50 out of 5 from 5.9K readers, it ranks well above the catalog average of 4.17 — placing it in the upper tier of fiction books. With 5.9K ratings, it has built a notable readership in the fiction space. Available on Kindle at $11.99. Originally published in 1995, it has maintained reader interest for over 31 years.

Detail Value
Author Jostein Gaarder
Published 1995
Pages 480
Kindle Price $11.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.50 / 5.00
Total Ratings 5,857

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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5.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.50, Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs on par.

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Based on 5.9K reader ratings, Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

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Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy has 480 pages.

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Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy was written by Jostein Gaarder. It was first published in 1995.

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The ISBN-13 for Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy is 9781857992915.

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