Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

The Stranger by Albert Camus

7 reviews

freckled_frog_boi's review against another edition

asshole till death rip

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Death, Gun violence, and Racial slurs

hannasandmann's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Gun violence

Moderate: Antisemitism

Minor: Racial slurs

jana16's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Misogyny, Gun violence, Murder, Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Racial slurs, Vomit, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Grief, Islamophobia, and Misogyny

marisa_n's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

 

The Stranger is about a man who views life as inherently meaningless. He is constantly pressured by those around him to share a sense of meaning & morality. When he rejects their attempts to make life meaningful (ex: adventure, love, religion, rule of law, etc.) he threatens their view of life, and therefore society itself. 

Now, was that my takeaway while I was *actively* reading this book? No. I found the book itself to be quite boring. With this broader understanding in mind, perhaps it would be enjoyable to re-read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

he_slaughtered's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Trafficking

humanitiesreader's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs

msmccoy's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence