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'The Orange Girl' by Jostein Gaarder is a short and wonderful read, filled with a beautiful love story told to a son after his father's death. The book is described as spellbinding, philosophical, and thought-provoking, causing readers to wonder about their own existence. The writing style is clear, conversational, and engaging, drawing readers in with poignant scenes that are both existential and life-affirming.

Characters:

The characters are heartfelt and relatable, focusing on emotional experiences tied to love and loss.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is straightforward and engaging, allowing deep themes to emerge through a clear and conversational style.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative is engaging and emotional, with some predictable aspects that evoke strong feelings.

Setting:

Set in a relatable contemporary context, it navigates emotional and philosophical themes.

Pacing:

The book's pacing is brisk and engaging, making it a quick yet impactful read.
In another picture we’ve settled down in the green rocking-chair in the conservatory. That picture has hung out here ever since Dad died. I’m sitting in the green rocking-chair now. I’m trying not to ...

Notes:

The Orange Girl is a short novel with about 150 pages.
The story is told in a clear and conversational tone.
It deals with themes of love, loss, and existential questions.
Many readers find it emotionally moving and perfect for a good cry.
The book is highly recommended for readers of all ages, including teenagers.
Jostein Gaarder often writes philosophical tales that appeal to both kids and adults.
The book can prompt deep reflection about life and existence.
It is sometimes described as cozy and wholesome, making it a great light read.
Readers appreciate the simple yet profound nature of the story.
Many fans enjoy gifting the book to friends and family.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of grief, loss, and existential reflection that may be challenging for some readers.

Has Romance?

The book contains a strong romantic element as it revolves around love and relationships.

From The Publisher:

From the author of SOPHIE'S WORLD, a modern fairy tale with a philosophical twist.

'My father died eleven years ago. I was only four then. I never thought I'd hear from him again, but now we're writing a book together'

To Georg Røed, his father is no more than a shadow, a distant memory. But then one day his grandmother discovers some pages stuffed into the lining of an old red pushchair. The pages are a letter to Georg, written just before his father died, and a story, 'The Orange Girl'.

But 'The Orange Girl' is no ordinary story - it is a riddle from the past and centres around an incident in his father's youth. One day he boarded a tram and was captivated by a beautiful girl standing in the aisle, clutching a huge paper bag of luscious-looking oranges. Suddenly the tram gave a jolt and he stumbled forward, sending the oranges flying in all directions. The girl simply hopped off the tram leaving Georg's father with arms full of oranges. Now, from beyond the grave, he is asking his son to help him finally solve the puzzle of her identity.

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About the Author:

JOSTEIN GAARDER was born in Oslo in 1952.

SOPHIE'S WORLD, the first of his books to be published in English, has been translated into 60 languages and has sold over 40 million copies.

He is the author of many other bestselling, beloved novels and children's books.

He lives in Oslo with his family.

 
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