A review by honeyandoats
The Adulterous Woman by Albert Camus

adventurous mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

This, along with “L’hôte” are the strongest works in “L’exil et le Royaume”. This story in particular is beautiful in its imagery and visual metaphors. Camus is able to convey the feeling of lost potential and a wasted life poignantly.