Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

L'étranger by Albert Camus

54 reviews

nyam's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, and Misogyny

Moderate: Xenophobia and Animal cruelty

kibiiiariii's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Sexism, Animal death, Death, and Domestic abuse

belladonnashrike's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

it was an okay book - I was somewhat invested and was very curious to know what happened at the end and once the protagonist left the funeral, I had much more interest in the story. the philosophical content was good, I get it, but this was very bland to me. it’s a solid book but it’s just not what I like to read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Violence, Hate crime, Gun violence, and Murder

Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Racism, and Misogyny

emily_s_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Murder, Gun violence, and Misogyny

seawarrior's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

While I'm not entirely sure I understood the philosophy of this book, I did find it interesting and engaging to divulge into Meursault's apathetic perspective. The short, bold sentences were easy to follow, creating a quick pace for the book as Meursault headed towards doom. I don't have much else to say about the book right now. I enjoyed the absurdity of it, and how Meursault's distance from human emotions both repulsed me and made sense. I would definitely like to read it again academically if I have the opportunity, and my only real grievance with it is how the characters' racism and misogyny seem almost accepted within the narrative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Racism and Misogyny

lynxpardinus's review against another edition

dark reflective

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Gun violence

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Violence

Minor: Suicide

dakotuhhh's review against another edition

dark reflective sad slow-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

4.0

Definitely didn’t expect it to go where it did. Honestly I didn’t understand why people loved the book so much until the second half, particularly the last few pages. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Domestic abuse

kylajaynebooks's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Death, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Racism

cutepatzie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It's a very surprising book. It shows how perspective can change every faith. I was so surprised by how much I like this book. Amazing description of places. Very reflective book. Love how much your perspective change from the beginning to the end of the book. Solid read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Physical abuse, Animal death, Gaslighting, Grief, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Rape, and Sexism

jayisreading's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

3.25

Way back in high school, someone recommended that I read The Stranger for whatever reason. Well, I finally got around to it... over a decade later. As they say, better late than never, right? (Funnily enough, that person will never know that I finally did read it since we’re no longer in touch.)

This is a deceptively simple book, but the absurdist perspective makes it that there’s a lot to think about and analyze. I also imagine people have analyzed this book with colonialism in mind, considering the French presence in Algeria, and I thought it made for an interesting complication in the story. I don’t know if that was Camus’ intention or not, but it was nevertheless something that crossed my mind as I was reading.

Now, when it comes to reading this for pleasure, it’s hard to say this is a gripping novel, or maybe that’s just me. I found the second section interesting, even humorous for a bit, considering the absurdist approach to the trial. Plus, that ending was really thought-provoking, which I suppose is appropriate for Camus. Did it leave me with things to contemplate? Sure. Did I enjoy it? Not really. Would I visit this book again? Possibly, if I’m honest. I certainly will look at Camus’ other works, since absurdism is something that intrigues me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Animal cruelty