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189 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9789916577639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 08 August 2012
Description
Is it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,121 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 29%
sad 19%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 13%
tense 11%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Blood, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, MisogynyMinor
Fatphobia
189 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9789916577639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 08 August 2012
Description
Is it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,121 reviews
Moods
dark 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 29%
sad 19%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 13%
tense 11%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Blood, DeathModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, MisogynyMinor
Fatphobia