The State of Siege by Albert Camus

The State of Siege

Albert Camus

192 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

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Written in 1948, The State of Siege—the original sense is closer to state of emergency—is a play in three acts presenting the arrival of plague, personified by a young opportunist, in sleepy Cadiz and the subsequent creation of a totalitarian regi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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