Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus with Justin O'Brien

213 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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These six stories, written at the height of Camus' artistic powers, all depict people at decisive, revelatory moments in their lives. Translated from the French by Justin O'Brien.The six works featured in this volume are: "The Adulterous Woman" ("...

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Community Reviews Summary of 762 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
challenging 47%
dark 38%
emotional 29%
sad 23%
tense 23%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 22%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

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3.74

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