The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure

Hans Magnus Enzensberger with Michael Henry Heim (Translator), Rotraut Susanne Berner (Illustrator)

262 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy mathematics middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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The international best-seller that makes mathematics a thrilling exploration In twelve dreams, Robert, a boy who hates math, meets a Number Devil, who leads him to discover the amazing world of numbers: infinite numbers, prime numbers, Fibonacci n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews

Moods

informative 83%
lighthearted 79%
adventurous 45%
funny 45%
inspiring 25%
challenging 16%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 31% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 21%

Average rating

3.86

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