114 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141036625
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A daring critique of communism and how it had gone wrong behind the Iron Curtain, Camus’ essay examines the revolutions in France and Russia, and argues that since they were both guilty of producing tyranny and corruption, hope for the future lie...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 48%
emotional 37%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
sad 24%
informative 20%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 26% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Average rating
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114 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141036625
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A daring critique of communism and how it had gone wrong behind the Iron Curtain, Camus’ essay examines the revolutions in France and Russia, and argues that since they were both guilty of producing tyranny and corruption, hope for the future lie...
Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 48%
emotional 37%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
sad 24%
informative 20%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 26% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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