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 dejinách filozofie Nórsky učiteľ kombináciou zdanlivo neatraktívnych tém, ako sú dejiny filozofie a príbeh dospievania pätnásťročné dievčatá, vytvoril knižku, ktorá oslavuje medzi čitateľmi neuveriteľný úspech. V roku 1995 sa stala najpredávanejšou knihou na svete.
Láska, vesmír, život a smrť – sú veci, o ktorých by sa mal otec porozprávať so svojím takmer dospelým synom. Georg nemal ani štyri roky, keď o otca prišiel.
Vo veku 15 rokov sa mu dostanú do rúk listy, ktoré napísal jeho otec tesne pred smrťou. Vzniká tak zvláštny dialóg medzi otcom a synom ponad priepasť času.
Prostredníctvom listu Georg spoznáva svojho otca, jeho vnímanie sveta „ako jednu obrovskú rozprávku, v ktorej musíme všetci hrať podľa pravidiel, aj keď im nemusíme nutne rozumieť“.
Rozprávanie je pretkané príbehom o tajomnom dievčati s pomarančmi, ktorú zamilovaný Georgov otec všade hľadá a ktorej totožnosť je zahalená rúškom tajomstva až do poslednej chvíle.
Príbeh o hľadaní aj ceste, o zmysle života...
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.
