118 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meursault is different. He will not lie. He will not pretend. He is true to himself.So when his mother dies and he is unmoved, he refuses to do the proper thing and grieve. Returning to Algiers after the funeral, he carries on life as usual until ...
Community Reviews Summary of 46,306 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
challenging 30%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
emotional 16%
funny 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 18%
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
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Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Gun violence118 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241950050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Meursault is different. He will not lie. He will not pretend. He is true to himself.So when his mother dies and he is unmoved, he refuses to do the proper thing and grieve. Returning to Algiers after the funeral, he carries on life as usual until ...
Community Reviews Summary of 46,306 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
challenging 30%
tense 25%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
emotional 16%
funny 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 18%
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Domestic abuse, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Gun violence