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The Stranger by Albert Camus

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klor's review against another edition

dark reflective sad 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

3.5

I don't think Camus has ever predicted the nihilistic gen-z humor when he wrote this. Honestly, Mersault has made me nose exhale a bunch of time throughout the book though I get that this portrayal was to make people think and not amuse or endear them of him.

That aside, the narrative was pretty slow at first then tied all of its ends together as the story unfolds in the second part of the story. Camus' words are descriptive and gorgeous and you feel like you're actually Mersault.

I do think it's interesting how reflective this trial seems to be of even the modern ones going on, of having spectators assume who you are and what you've done based on how they perceive your warmth or coldness in court. I love that the story ends ambiguously, freedom but also not, a thunderous applause to a story that started slow

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bella_mckinnon's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The serious indifference of this man to life and everything that happens to him was fascinating to read. I really wondered if I was subconsciously an absurdist because I just go with whatever happens and have no strong opinions about life. But anyway, fascinating read. His line towards the end about indifference gently washing over him and being like a brother made so much sense to me. And even an earlier line where he felt like crying because he could feel that everyone hated him. God these hit different. Great story and representation of Camus’ absurdist views.

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utsuro's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

extremely good, i'm probably gonna read some of the author's other stuff now

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seawarrior's review against another edition

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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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beauvisseau's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective fast-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

4.0

The story left a great sadness with me, although it is hard to put my finger on the reason for this. I believe that the main character, who was convinced of his stoicism, was subconsciously only led by emotions. He only really channeled these emotions through violent actions. It was almost as if he was in the backseat on the ride of his life. No love, no sadness, no anger. It made me realize that we need more 'sturm und drang', that we should grasp the joyous moments and shout from the rooftops.

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kelsie4's review against another edition

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challenging emotional 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

5.0

If you are looking for the meaning of life you won’t find it here. What you will find, maybe is a peace that we all will end the same way.

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ajsmall3's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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fantabuleuxse's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious 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

3.75

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kylajaynebooks's review against another edition

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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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cutepatzie's review against another edition

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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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