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"From the author of Sophie's World, two ex-lovers bump into each other after 30 years, sparking a chain of charming philosophical email correspondence." (GRAZIA - 10.05.10 )
"What do you believe about the things to which you don't know the answers? This is the central question in Jostein Gaarder's new novel... Gaarder rehearses his characters' positions compellingly and their plight is moving>" (TLS - 11.06.10 )
"This latest novel from the Norwegian intellectual and best-selling author of Sophie's World delves into the meaning of our existence, this time taking inspiration from a painting by Renee Magritte, which is the title of the novel... Both a philosphical study and love story surrounded by a mysterious incident, the novel can be enjoyed on a variety of levels given the simple beauty of the characters' discussions." (PRESS ASSOCATION SYNDICATED REVIEW - 3.06.10 ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"What do you believe about the things to which you don't know the answers? This is the central question in Jostein Gaarder's new novel... Gaarder rehearses his characters' positions compellingly and their plight is moving>" (TLS - 11.06.10 )
"This latest novel from the Norwegian intellectual and best-selling author of Sophie's World delves into the meaning of our existence, this time taking inspiration from a painting by Renee Magritte, which is the title of the novel... Both a philosphical study and love story surrounded by a mysterious incident, the novel can be enjoyed on a variety of levels given the simple beauty of the characters' discussions." (PRESS ASSOCATION SYNDICATED REVIEW - 3.06.10 ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Two former lovers meet across space and time. But what brought them back together? And can they really trust their pasts? A dialogue between world views reopens and an old love burns again... The new novel from the bestselling author of SOPHIE'S WORLD.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read most of Gaarder's works and the one thing that I like about his novels is how he weaves philosophy, spirituality and thinking into his plots. To me, his novels are novels with a difference - although there is obviously a driving story, this story has at its heart a philosophical conundrum.
In THE CASTLE IN THE PYRENEES, the story is of Steinn and Solrun - when they were in their early twenties, they were a couple, very much in love. But then something happens, which ultimately drives them apart. Thiry years later, by chance, they bump into each other again and this begins a correspondence via email. Through this they discuss the past and the event which ended their relationship, but into these discussions they also pose questions to each other about religion, faith and belief.
In one way, not much happens in this book. Rather than having a driving force of a plot, the book is more a discussion about life, love and the world beyond what we can see, touch and know for definite. Admittedly, there were some parts of it which seemed to pass over my head - Gaarder describes elements of physics etc which are just too complicated for my little brain! And, admittedly, these instances in the novel can have the effect of deadening the love story element, as science and logic take over. However, the main questions/theories or debates that Steinn and Solrun shoot back to one another are interesting enough to make you continue reading. There is also a touch of the paranormal - but I won't say anything about this as it is a very important part of the story.
Recommended for those who like a novel to challenge their ideas - one that makes them think whilst they are reading.
I am now looking forward to seeing him in Cheltenham festival.
In THE CASTLE IN THE PYRENEES, the story is of Steinn and Solrun - when they were in their early twenties, they were a couple, very much in love. But then something happens, which ultimately drives them apart. Thiry years later, by chance, they bump into each other again and this begins a correspondence via email. Through this they discuss the past and the event which ended their relationship, but into these discussions they also pose questions to each other about religion, faith and belief.
In one way, not much happens in this book. Rather than having a driving force of a plot, the book is more a discussion about life, love and the world beyond what we can see, touch and know for definite. Admittedly, there were some parts of it which seemed to pass over my head - Gaarder describes elements of physics etc which are just too complicated for my little brain! And, admittedly, these instances in the novel can have the effect of deadening the love story element, as science and logic take over. However, the main questions/theories or debates that Steinn and Solrun shoot back to one another are interesting enough to make you continue reading. There is also a touch of the paranormal - but I won't say anything about this as it is a very important part of the story.
Recommended for those who like a novel to challenge their ideas - one that makes them think whilst they are reading.
I am now looking forward to seeing him in Cheltenham festival.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been a long time fan of Norwegian intellect and author Jostein Gaarder, however his books are not the type that are easy to dip in and out of. The Castle In The Pyrenees is probably Gaarder's most accessible book for new readers, written in much simpler terms, while retaining Gaarder's trademark philiosophical undertones. The Castle In The Pyranees focusses on a deeply sensual, spiritual partnership as it is reawaked after the couple drifted apart following a troubling event. The story is romantic and thoughtful and paced beautifully, leaving the reader bursting to know what happens next, while savouring each page. The Castle In The Pyranees touched me so deeply that upon finishing it I immediately wanted to read it again.
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Its about two people who used to date in their twenties then meet up years later unexpected and start to correspond between one another. You start to feel for the characters and want to read on. Had to stop for a while and start again as it gets a tad tedidious in the middle but once past that it gets really addictive. This is proberly one of the few of his books that took me a little longer to read however the last few chapters really gripped me and it didn't end how I expected it to. I throughly reccomend reading this if you've enjoyed all his other books.
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