The Outsider by Albert Camus

The Outsider

Albert Camus

118 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

When a young Algerian named Meursault kills a man, his subsequent imprisonment and trial are puzzling and absurd. The apparently amoral Meursault--who puts little stock in ideas like love and God--seems to be on trial less for his murderous action...

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Moods

reflective 82%
dark 67%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
emotional 16%
funny 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 33%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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