A review by hannahrehman
The Stranger by Albert Camus

dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Camus explores the idea of absurdism with The Stranger in a very quick and engaging manner. The main character, Meursault, seems indifferent towards every aspect in his life, from love and friendship to death itself, he struggles to reflect on any emotion or develop a strong opinion. With the story centered around a character like this, it helps to make readers expand on the question regarding whether life truly has any meaning as Meursault would suggest otherwise.