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118 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 July 2010
Description
Meursault is different. He will not lie. He will not pretend. He is true to himself.So when his mother dies and he is unmoved, he refuses to do the proper thing and grieve. Returning to Algiers after the funeral, he carries on life as usual until ...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,073 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 28%
tense 25%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
mysterious 17%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Gun violence118 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 01 July 2010
Description
Meursault is different. He will not lie. He will not pretend. He is true to himself.So when his mother dies and he is unmoved, he refuses to do the proper thing and grieve. Returning to Algiers after the funeral, he carries on life as usual until ...
Community Reviews Summary of 71,073 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 28%
tense 25%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
mysterious 17%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Gun violence