by Jostein Gaarder · POINTS · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782020374293
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«Le Mystère de la patience» is the novel by Jostein Gaarder, published by POINTS in paperback (412 pages, in French).
Built around the 52 cards of a solitaire game, the novel narrates the journey of Hans-Thomas, a twelve-year-old boy who crosses Europe with his father to Greece in search of his mother. The reality of the trip intersects with an imaginary tale that invites reflection on existence, tolerance, and the great questions of philosophy.
Original edition: Kabalmysteriet (1990). This French edition (1999), translated by Hélène Hervieu and illustrated by Sophie Dutertre, belongs to the Points Roman collection (P634).
A suitable read for young people and adults who enjoy coming-of-age novels and philosophical questions.
Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories, and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often utilizes metafiction in his works and constructs stories within stories. His best known work is the novel Sophie's World (1991). It has been translated into 60 languages; there are over 40 million copies in print.
