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bookin_with_brent's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.5
A story of an emotionally dissociated man that seems to push an absurdist and nihilistic philosophy. I think the book did a great job at giving me a glimpse into a dissociated mind. The book left me with an empty feeling, even though it felt like the author was trying to convey a feeling of peace, zen and acceptance at the end, which I just didn’t connect with.
zazzisara's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
allforwoo's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was a definite page-turner for me. It’s very matter of fact, and not meant to be overanalyzed.
rottenjester's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
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
4.0
mit der Monotonie der deutschen Sprache hats nochmal anders gehittet
halstybel's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
3.5
Nihilism isn’t really my bag.
zachkadey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jmrprice's review against another edition
3.0
Not what I expected, then again not sure what was to be expected... which is rather the entire theme of this vaunted classic. ‘Gentle indifference of the world’ exhibited repeatedly by ‘it doesn’t matter’ and not being able to find the time to get interested in something one’s not interested in.
The Stranger - to himself, his family, his friends - because it just didn’t matter.
The Stranger - to himself, his family, his friends - because it just didn’t matter.
alexdoubt's review against another edition
2.0
a story about a man that kills someone and everyone doesn't understand that he's walking apathy