A review by seashanthis
The Stranger by Albert Camus

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

4.0

it falls short as a story but the writing's good. the message is prioritized above the story, and the theme does a great job at showing the absurdity of all facets of life and societal structures, and that nothing in life matters, and that's ultimately something we can derive happiness or satisfaction from.
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