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A review by m4rtt4
Sivullinen by Albert Camus
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
One of the best unreliable narrators I've ever read! It gives you so much to think about when the writing is very objective and emotionless yet everything is still warped by Mr. Mersault's own perspective. There are so many layers that I couldn't possibly fathom everything despite this being my second time reading the book, but it was an interesting experience nonetheless. Marie was my favourite character, I wouldn't mind reading a whole book from her perspective.
extra .25 stars for one of the most iconic opening lines ever :)
extra .25 stars for one of the most iconic opening lines ever :)
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Misogyny, Xenophobia, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Colonisation