A review by jacob_g
The Stranger by Albert Camus

challenging dark funny reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I picked this up because everyone else seemed to be reading it and enjoyed it thoroughly. The novel was funny to me, just the brief, curt way the first part is written has me laughing with whiplash, both good and bad. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Violence, Racism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Colonisation, and Classism

The book begins with the death of the MC’s mother. Animal abuse happens, but it’s glossed over and really isn’t a big part. They’re on a colony, but the part that stood out more was just the outright racism and misogyny the MC’s neighbor exhibits. Camus explores the passivity that reproduces and allows bigotry to flourish with our extremely passive MC