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collie98's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
marissasa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The Stranger is absurd in every sense of Camus' philosophy, and it shows more and more as the story progresses and the main character Meursault is emotionally and mentally unaffected by the things happening around him. He is not in grief at his mother's passing and funeral, he is unphased by the violence he witnesses around him, he has no sense of moral good and bad as he agrees to help Raymond, he physically desires Marie but is indifferent in feelings for her and the idea of marrying her, and he is unaffected and not remorseful at all after he ultimately kills a man, goes to prison, and stands trial. This book is blunt and to the point in its message that there is no value in the pursuit of finding meaning in human existence, and that the inevitability for all is death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
dniespal's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Islamophobia, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
angelinite's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
very quick to read and gave an interesting perspective. i read the english translation but i'd love to try reading it in french.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
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