Reviews

The Stranger by Albert Camus

jakepcole's review against another edition

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5.0

http://armchairc.blogspot.com/2012/02/50-book-pledge-5-albert-camus-stranger.html

morgs_4's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

dresden99's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was categorized under the genre thriller and it happened to be under 200 pages, so I immediately started reading the book. But this is more of a drama, a character study of Mersault. The events that transpired after the death of his mother, and after he took another mans life. I did some research. There is definitely a theme of existentialism evident in the novel, more specifically found in the latter half. It’s amazing that we can find peace and solace in the darkness of times, even if that feeling is misguided. I liked the unflinching depiction of prison life, and what it does to someone. Smarter and more intelligent people have discussed the sheer depth of the book, but I found myself enjoying this quite throughly.

the_wurst54's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

julianas123's review against another edition

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4.0

Cooler vibe

barel93's review against another edition

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4.0

Still slaps I'm afraid.

jasminjj's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

charlie_mcmil1an's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

helpinweebu's review against another edition

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

3.75

meliosa's review against another edition

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

3.75