Maya by Jostein Gaarder

Maya

Jostein Gaarder

416 pages • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy philosophy reflective slow-paced
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Maya by Jostein Gaarder is ideal for reflective readers who enjoy philosophical explorations of life's mysteries interwoven with art and history through layered, interconnected narratives.

Description

A mysterious novel by the author of the international bestseller SOPHIE'S WORLD.A chance meeting on the Fijian island of Taveuni is the trigger for a fascinating and mysterious novel that intertwines the stories of John Spooke, an English author w...

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 313 reviews

Moods

reflective: 100%

mysterious: 75%

adventurous: 50%

challenging: 37%

emotional: 37%

informative: 37%

hopeful: 25%

dark: 12%

funny: 12%

inspiring: 12%

relaxing: 12%

sad: 12%

Pace

44% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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