kibiiiariii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Ableism, Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Self harm, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
burnt_amber89's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.25
From what I read, this book is also a metaphor for WWII, and some passages are all the more poignant when you keep this in mind. Very interesting and thought-provoking book that I would recommend, especially if you have the opportunity to read it in French since Camus' writing is exquisite.
A regrettable lack of female protagonists is notable, however.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Confinement, Terminal illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Violence, Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
joppiereading's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.0
Speaking of Camus' writing, I admire his prose and style. He has managed to make me interested, kept me on the edge of my seat, and got a chuckle out of me - in a book that is incredibly serious in topic.
The only flaw of this book, to me, is its lack of diversity and the invisibility of both Arab inhabitants of Oran and women.
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
spanishblue's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gore, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Mental illness