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peristome 's review for:
The Stranger
by Albert Camus
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I find myself not having a lot to say about this book. I found the writing style to be extremely bland throughout. At first, I thought this might just be a remnant of the fact that this is a translated novel; having finished the book, I believe instead that it's deliberate as a way to get into the mindset of our sociopathic main character. Still, I didn't find it that enjoyable to read.
I did find it interesting how culture norms seem to have shifted drastically over the last 80 years, from having coffee and a cigarette during your love one's vigil being a moral failing to vigils not even really being a thing anymore. The racism, sexism, and domestic abuse? Not so interesting. I suppose it's part of Merusault's sociopathy, though.
I did find it interesting how culture norms seem to have shifted drastically over the last 80 years, from having coffee and a cigarette during your love one's vigil being a moral failing to vigils not even really being a thing anymore. The racism, sexism, and domestic abuse? Not so interesting. I suppose it's part of Merusault's sociopathy, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism