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92 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141187945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2007
Description
A philosophical novel described by fellow existentialist Sartre as ‘perhaps the most beautiful and the least understood of his novels, Albert Camus’ The Fall is translated by Robin Buss in Penguin Modern Classics. Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,191 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
dark 48%
mysterious 24%
emotional 12%
funny 10%
tense 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismMinor
Confinement, Alcohol, Classism
92 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141187945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 01 June 2007
Description
A philosophical novel described by fellow existentialist Sartre as ‘perhaps the most beautiful and the least understood of his novels, Albert Camus’ The Fall is translated by Robin Buss in Penguin Modern Classics. Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,191 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
dark 48%
mysterious 24%
emotional 12%
funny 10%
tense 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, SexismMinor
Confinement, Alcohol, Classism