A review by justagirlwithbooks
The Stranger by Albert Camus

challenging dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Maman died today. Or maybe yesterday. I don't know."

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I really liked the narrator and the narrative style of this book. There were also random one liners that were really funny to read with the context of the book. This was a surprisingly easy classic to read, the translator did a good job. And there were a few surprises in here that I didn't see coming!! This book was what was advertised: absurd. But I really enjoyed it. The discussion around nihilism, religion, and absurdity was all done really well. 

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