The First Man by Albert Camus

The First Man

Albert Camus with David Hapgood

359 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 61%
challenging 38%
inspiring 23%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.88

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