Reviews tagging 'Police brutality'

El Extranjero by Albert Camus

4 reviews

andyourstruly's review against another edition

reflective

3.5

Camus had something deeply broken in him.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual content, and Colonisation

tungstenmouse'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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 During part 1, I wondered why people see this book as so important. Part 2 answered that question and really made me think. I was prepared to give this 3 stars or less but the second half as well as the perspectives from the translator and the scholars in notes at the end of the book really helped bring up my rating. This was definitely worth the listen for the ideas it presents.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Vomit, Police brutality, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

ekcd_'s review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness, Police brutality, Stalking, Murder, and Alcohol

ran_sophia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

5.0

It took me a while to get into the book, but this book is definitely worth reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Murder

Minor: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Colonisation