La chute by Albert Camus

La chute

Albert Camus

153 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of guilt, hypocrisy and ...

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Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 58%
dark 45%
mysterious 23%
emotional 13%
tense 10%
funny 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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