Reviews with content warning for Murder - The Stranger

Ok this book had no business being this funny like some scenes had me cACKLING like a witch (provided I have a tendency to find the most grim books really funny). Reading this alongside ~~failing~~ trying to read The Myth of Sisyphus gave me a much deeper perspective into Camus' idea of what one should do with the absurd. This is the kind of book that you could read a million research analysis on and still leave you wondering about it, and I love it.

The ending was so freaking savage I was shooketh and omg how am I suppose to get over THAT

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laurapeirs's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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mat111lda's review against another edition

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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

5.0

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puffins57's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

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xinyichw'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? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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riya_p's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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foursythia's review against another edition

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funny reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

the book follows the main character who count his days to execution of his death penalty, the rest you may read on your own.

my take from this book is how interesting people perceive us, and the opinions they form about us & our tendency in a given setting, if we simply don't share their worldview or react to things the way they & most people do.

one of my favorite read this year if not ever. short read but impactful even months after i put it down, i finished it in 2 days. definitely very philosophical, a little weird and a lot depressing (but that's exactly why i find the book charming!). don't read this if you're a "no bullshit & no non-sensical" readers but if you like to entertain yourself & open up to quirky essential reads, this is for you. a little stream of consciousness style, he just talks & talks about his days & his thoughts and evaluation of it, perfect for people who's into nihilism btw.

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anna_banana99's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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