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| Original Title: | Maya |
| ISBN: | 0753811464 (ISBN13: 9780753811467) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Fiji |
Jostein Gaarder
Paperback | Pages: 352 pages Rating: 3.6 | 4524 Users | 230 Reviews
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| Title | : | Maya |
| Author | : | Jostein Gaarder |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 352 pages |
| Published | : | May 10th 2011 by Phoenix (first published 1999) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Philosophy. Fantasy. Novels |
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A chance meeting on the Fijian island of Taveuni is the trigger for a fascinating and mysterious novel that intertwines the stories of John Spooke, an English author who is grieving for his dead wife; Frank Andersen, a Norwegian evolutionary biologist estranged from his wife Vera; and an enigmatic Spanish couple, Ana and Jose, who are absorbed in their love for each other. Why does Ana bear such a close resemblance to the model for Goya's famous Maja paintings? What is the significance of the Joker as he steps out of his pack of cards? As the action moves from Fiji to Spain, from the present to the past, unfolding further stories within the stories, the novel reveals an astonishing richness and complexity. As bold and imaginative in its sweep as Sophie's World, it shows again that Jostein Gaarder's unique and special gift is to make us wonder at the awe-inspiring mystery of the universe.Rating Epithetical Books Maya
Ratings: 3.6 From 4524 Users | 230 ReviewsJudgment Epithetical Books Maya
This is the second novel I've read by Gaarder. As an admirer of philosophy, it's not as informative as Sophie's World, but they both manifest Gaarder as a wise writer. This story speaks of love, loss, and meaning. It touches on philosophy and evolution. I like Gaarder's strong non-religious philosophical faith in God which makes an atheist's stance looks ridiculous. As he says, in terms of probability, nothingness would've been far more likely, and I agree. I also like the idea presented in the'It takes billions of years to create a human being. And it takes only a few seconds to die.'What a read! I was sucked into the narrative...I could see the characters and scenarios unfold in front of my eyes. I felt the narrators irk, his anguish, his curiosity........Not quite the ending I expected. I so wanted the fantasy to be real. The impermanence of the illusion of life itself is enough to call for every moment to be savoured.
This is the second Gaarder book I have read, the first being Sophie's World. Other reviews mentioned reading the Solitaire Man was helpful to them, and I wish that I had read it because it would have given the story more meaning. I enjoy philosophy books, and I loved Sophie's World. I found the evolution speeches by the main character, Frank, very interesting. That's the kind of thing I couldn't read in a textbook, but putting it in a story makes much more sense to me. That being said, there is
I had high hopes with this one. After all, Gaarder was the man who penned one of the modern classics that is Sophies World. And he didnt disappoint me. Maya is definitely a worthy successor to the likes of Sophies World and Vita Brevis. Staying true to his calling, he takes us in a tour-de-force of hard philosophical questions that were difficult to imagine, - let alone deliberate, by anyone alone. This, - I think, is where his greatest influence is supposed to be : in his provocations where one
I'm a fan of Jostein Gaarder. That being said, that's one of the worst books that ever got to my hands.I just couldn't get through ten pages! I never really got to the end and my ex who is also a big fan didn't either. I remember some frogs and a boring beginning.
Maya, Jostein GaarderA chance meeting on the Fijian island of Taveuni is the trigger for a fascinating and mysterious novel that intertwines the stories of John Spooke, an English author who is grieving for his dead wife; Frank Andersen, a Norwegian evolutionary biologist estranged from his wife Vera; and an enigmatic Spanish couple, Ana and Jose, who are absorbed in their love for each other. Why does Ana bear such a close resemblance to the model for Goya's famous Maja paintings? What is the
To be honest with you, this is a Jostein Gaarder book, so I was going to either be blown away by it or, at the very least, mildly like it. Unfortunately, my opinion seems to fall into the second cathegory and it's greatly influenced solely by appreciation of the pure existence of this writer. As always, the writing was impeccable. I truly admire Gaarder's dedication to accuracy of the facts, as well as wonderfully put details and character quirks. With that in mind, and as typical as this
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