The Fall by Albert Camus

The Fall

Albert Camus with Justin O'Brien (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR • One of the most widely read novels of all time—from one of the best-known writers of all time—about a lawyer from Paris who brilliantly illuminates the human condition. Elegantly styled, Camus' profoundly disturbing no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,015 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 56%
dark 45%
mysterious 23%
emotional 12%
funny 10%
tense 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 3% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 5% | 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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