Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Outsider by Albert Camus

32 reviews

skudiklier's review against another edition

dark reflective tense 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

4.75

It took me about half the book to really get into it, but I ended up liking it. He's extremely autistic and relatable in some ways, though I also didn't find him very likable, but of course that's not the point. I liked where the book ended and the conclusion it came to, even if it was a frustrating and depressing read in many ways. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia

Minor: Sexual content

h0neybear's review against another edition

reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Wouldn’t expect a book like this to be so damn entertaining but it really is. Mersault’s narration is interesting and at times funny and it certainly keeps a reader hooked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol

eliever's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.75

the myth of sisyphus is better idk

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Alcohol

sarahrosea's review against another edition

dark reflective 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

schadenfreude be like

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content

cutepatzie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It's a very surprising book. It shows how perspective can change every faith. I was so surprised by how much I like this book. Amazing description of places. Very reflective book. Love how much your perspective change from the beginning to the end of the book. Solid read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

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

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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

riya_p's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence and Sexual content

bouebooks's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Murder

pixiecaps's review against another edition

dark reflective tense

4.25

finished this novel in one sitting and I feel that in due time I’ll reread it. 

the only word I can seem to use to describe this book is absurdism. so much occurs in a short span of time and all actions seem to have not much thought or meaning to them... at least in the narrator's perspective. the world expected Meursault to act, respond, and live following presumed societal norms & human values and when he didn’t, he to them became an enigma. overall this novel will impact those who value analyzing the thoughts of an absurdist as well as a nihilist. the novel strongly presents themes such as social alienation and apathy. Furthermore, I cannot stress enough that Meursault believes his actions mean nothing. 

“It occurred to me that anyway one more Sunday was over, that Maman was buried now, that I was going back to work, and that, really, nothing had changed.” - Albert Camus, The Stranger

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Murder

Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent

kronosfilm's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Murder