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jaedonoo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Philosophical, very enjoying read
majkabe's review against another edition
2.0
it’s ironic how this was the book that (accidentally) got me back into reading when i didn’t even like it that much
osamatheauthor's review against another edition
4.0
3.8/5
Being a book reader, I missed a keen point of knowing the author and one's background in writing the book, a novel or a piece of poetry, etc.,
Initially, reading Albert Camus' work was somewhat difficult for me just because I was not aware of his style of work and the reason why he writes in a unique way that may seem to have a mere meaning, but deep down, it does have the potential for us to comprehend and grasp.
Through his work, I understood that life can be lived without a defined meaning or purpose. The idea of having a purpose to spend life comes with creating or building a change that would eventually be considered a revolution.
One can act with the primary thought one gets hit with as getting not into the depths of it can be considered. One can decide to stay quiet afterward, as Albert Camus wrote, "Well, I rarely have anything much to say. So, naturally, I keep my mouth shut."
Some of the observed points from reading the novel are:
1. The more you think, the more your thoughts will capture you.
2. Numbness is an emotion of its own.
3. What if your liberty deprives you?
4. Your physical condition can influence your feelings.
5. Is not knowing better than knowing a lot?
6. Eventually, your acts define you.
7. Know the worth of words before it's too late.
8. Your imprisonment is done by your thoughts.
9. Am I supposed to blame a man for lacking when it was never in his power to acquire?
10. Your imagination is your real power.
11. Knowing what does not create interest for you is more important than knowing what does.
Being a book reader, I missed a keen point of knowing the author and one's background in writing the book, a novel or a piece of poetry, etc.,
Initially, reading Albert Camus' work was somewhat difficult for me just because I was not aware of his style of work and the reason why he writes in a unique way that may seem to have a mere meaning, but deep down, it does have the potential for us to comprehend and grasp.
Through his work, I understood that life can be lived without a defined meaning or purpose. The idea of having a purpose to spend life comes with creating or building a change that would eventually be considered a revolution.
One can act with the primary thought one gets hit with as getting not into the depths of it can be considered. One can decide to stay quiet afterward, as Albert Camus wrote, "Well, I rarely have anything much to say. So, naturally, I keep my mouth shut."
Some of the observed points from reading the novel are:
1. The more you think, the more your thoughts will capture you.
2. Numbness is an emotion of its own.
3. What if your liberty deprives you?
4. Your physical condition can influence your feelings.
5. Is not knowing better than knowing a lot?
6. Eventually, your acts define you.
7. Know the worth of words before it's too late.
8. Your imprisonment is done by your thoughts.
9. Am I supposed to blame a man for lacking when it was never in his power to acquire?
10. Your imagination is your real power.
11. Knowing what does not create interest for you is more important than knowing what does.
sidneyklm's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hanzy's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book to be strangely deep yet easy to read. It makes a reader ponder over social construct and moral identity through a story that seems simple enough but isn't quite. I could see myself as the narrator and empathise with him, yet concurrently, I could also uncover certain inhibitions that I hadn't questioned before.
This book made me want to read more of Camus' works and explore the concepts of Nihilism and Existentialism.
This book made me want to read more of Camus' works and explore the concepts of Nihilism and Existentialism.
shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
1.0
Den Fremmede
⭐️
Ew get it away from me.
As an afterthought, I've come to the realisation that I did not like reading the book, but I LOVE discussing it.
⭐️
Ew get it away from me.
As an afterthought, I've come to the realisation that I did not like reading the book, but I LOVE discussing it.
annika_simpich's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked the philosophical argument and the writing style, but found parts of it too slow
isasai's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
corallin28's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
_lilireads's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Indifference can be poisonous