Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus with Justin O'Brien

213 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction philosophy short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

These six stories, written at the height of Camus' artistic powers, all depict people at decisive, revelatory moments in their lives. Translated from the French by Justin O'Brien.The six works featured in this volume are: "The Adulterous Woman" ("...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 41%
dark 35%
sad 29%
mysterious 17%
emotional 11%
tense 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 46% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

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3.69

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