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The Stranger by Albert Camus

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thryaksha's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

pinustri's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

classiccarissa's review against another edition

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4.0

Really easy, brief read. I'll definitely be looking into literary analyses of tis book to get some context for the time and place (particularly the language used to describe the indigenous people of the setting) and on the theme of religion. As an ex-true crime fanatic, I really liked the last fifty pages. I almost felt they should be labeled Acts rather than as Parts, and then remembered Camus was also a playwright, adding another layer to how I interpreted the story. It also reminded me a little of Plath (or vice versa) with the attention to the mundane and a deeply introverted voice.

ninareadsbooks_'s review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

archivelitx's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective fast-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

5.0

audreyxwg's review against another edition

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4.0

Almost wish it was longer so I could sit with it more but it’s just going to rattle around in my brain now, feeling unnerved and adrift. I almost wonder if this is the blueprint for stories like this since it is recognizable in lots of modern work. Gotta do my research.