Book Details Author: Jostein Gaarder
Ages: Adult
Rating: 9/10
Number of Pages: 427
Plot: When 14 year old Sophie starts to receive random letters and questions in the post, the mystery of life and ancient philosophy begins to take over her everyday life. Things get even stranger when she begins to get postcards addressed to another girl - who is this girl, and does she have something to do with Sophie's own existence? As her philosophy mentor teaches her the mysteries that have plagued the world for centuries, Sophie's own existence is brought into question. A blend of philosophy, mystery and fantasy this 20-year-old novel continues to attract readers on a global scale. With an unusual structure and interesting narrative voice Sophie's World is able to claim a wide readership over its lifetime and will no doubt continue to be a modern classic.
