The story follows 16-year-old Aksel, whose life is shattered when his vibrant mother drowns during a drunken swim at a family picnic. As his family retreats into isolation and grief, Aksel finds purpose in honoring her memory through music. A gifted pianist, he dedicates himself to playing the pieces his mother cherished, navigating his sorrow while striving to keep her spirit alive through his art. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the healing power of music.
Román o dějinách filosofie Norský učitel kombinací zdánlivě neatraktivních témat, jako jsou dějiny filosofie a příběh dospívání patnáctileté dívky, vytvořil knížku, která slaví mezi čtenáři neuvěřitelný úspěch. V roce 1995 se stala nejprodávanější knihou na světě.
Hrdinou této knihy je Georg, kterému zemřel otec, když byl hodně malý. A teď se najednou najde jeho dopis adresovaný synovi. Napsal ho krátce před smrtí, protože věděl, že mu chtěl předat některé své myšlenky a poselství, kterým by tehdy malý Georg nerozuměl. Tento emočně nabitý příběh vypráví o nemoci a marném boji, ale také o naději. A samozřejmě tady najdete pár filosofických otázek.
Jostein Gaarder tackles profound questions about existence and consciousness in his latest novel, exploring themes like the nature of God and the evolution of life. Set in Madrid and the pristine Fijian island of Taveuini, the story follows Frank Andersen, a Norwegian evolutionary biologist grappling with existential grief. He encounters Ana, a captivating Flamenco dancer, her companion Jose, and an English writer named John Spoke, leading to discussions on significant philosophical issues. However, the narrative struggles with an overemphasis on dialogue at the expense of character development, rendering the characters more as vehicles for ideas rather than fully realized individuals. The plot introduces a perplexing supernatural element, including a manifesto by Ana and Jose, mystical dialogues about creation, and hints of time travel, all presented through obscure metaphors. This complexity contrasts with Gaarder's typically engaging prose style. While his earlier work, Sophie's World, achieved remarkable success by seamlessly blending challenging themes with a captivating narrative, Maya falls short in maintaining reader engagement and lacks the fluidity that characterized his previous writing.
