The Solitaire Mystery

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Summary: I think that this book "Solitare Mystery" is fantastic!!!!!!
Review: I have read this book around 3 times now as when I start reading I don't stop untill I have finished the book. It is very interesting especially because of the ideas that are brought up through the sticky bun book and Hans's father.

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Summary: Gaarder, Khayyam et al. ! (Dejavu!)
Review: As an Iranian young man, I really enjoyed a Persian translation of this book. I was really impressed by deep thoughts of the writer, written in very simple words. It reminds me to Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, famous Persian poet. I highly recommend the Khayyams poems to the people who want to enjoy the book.

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Summary: Better than Sophie's World
Review: I picked this book up because I had liked Sophie's World, but I was pleasantly suprised to find it read much more like a novel and less like a textbook. The philosophical questions were an important part of the story, rather than being in detached bunches like in SW. The writing was a bit choppy, but this may be because it's translated. I would strongly recommend it.

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Summary: A very clever mystery.
Review: A great book to read aloud and to share with others. We especially liked the clever way in which the author weaved fantasy with reality. Highly recommended.

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Summary: THE WAY I LOOK AT THE WORLD...
Review: ...IS FOREVER CHANGED after reading "Kabalmysteriet": Thoughts that had already been in my head were finally able to peruse words worthy of their meanderings. Life is such a wonderful mystery, how can we ignore that? Nothing is more important than the questions raised in this book.

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Summary: I couldn't stop reading until I finished...
Review: ...but then I was sorry the book wasn't longer! This book was a Christmas gift from a friend who knows me well, and that's the only reason I picked it up... but once I had started reading I became absorbed into the intricate story and beautiful writing. The book has a sense of magic like the very best children's literature, but raises questions and uses imagery it is good for adults to consider. This was the most pleasant surprise in a new book I've ever had. I will most certainly be reading more of Gaarder's works.

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Summary: Simply the best in comtemporary novels!
Review: Jostein Gaarder has simply produced another great piece of literature superceded Sophie's World. Its dramatic plot is intelligently weaved. The first person viewpoint of the little boy has captured readers' imagination posing themselves into the story. The echo and reflection of the history of the three generations, and the metaphors of the game of solitaire and the joker are philosophically attractive to audience who have already infected by his ideology of "Who we are?" and "Where we are?" from the Sophie's World.

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Summary: The best I have ever read in my life!!!
Review: If you want to read a great story, you must this book.

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Summary: brilliant!
Review: i've always been interested in philosophy but never really liked the way it was presented in the text books. i'm happy to say this book taught me a lot, & i enjoyed every single word! the story was very inspiring...mr.gaarder is a genius for thinking up the whole story.

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Summary: Life is worth a second look is reflected in this story
Review: This book is rich with symbolizism, i want to reread it, it is an escape for grown-ups. It is a likehearted read, for any one who wants to visit a magic island, drink soda and reflect on their family roots.