The Solitude of Prime Numbers
by Paolo Giordano, Shaun Whiteside
The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano, Shaun Whiteside holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 19.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 271 pages.
About The Solitude of Prime Numbers
A bestselling international literary sensation about whether a "prime number" can ever truly connect with someone else.A prime number can only be divided by itself or by one—it never truly fits with another. Alice and Mattia, both "primes," are misfits who seem destined to be alone. Haunted by childhood tragedies that mark their lives, they cannot reach out to anyone else. When Alice and Mattia meet as teenagers, they recognize in each other a kindred, damaged spirit. But the mathematically gifted Mattia accepts a research position that takes him thousands of miles away, and the two are forced to separate. Then a chance occurrence reunites them and forces a lifetime of concealed emotion to the surface. Like Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, this is a stunning meditation on loneliness, love, and the weight of childhood experience that is set to become a universal classic.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paolo Giordano, Shaun Whiteside |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 271 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,734 |
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What genre is The Solitude of Prime Numbers?
The Solitude of Prime Numbers is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Solitude of Prime Numbers worth reading?
Based on 19.7K reader ratings, The Solitude of Prime Numbers has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Solitude of Prime Numbers?
The Solitude of Prime Numbers has 271 pages.
Who wrote The Solitude of Prime Numbers?
The Solitude of Prime Numbers was written by Paolo Giordano, Shaun Whiteside. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Solitude of Prime Numbers?
The ISBN-13 for The Solitude of Prime Numbers is 9780670021480.0.
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