The Plague by Tony Judt, Albert Camus

The Plague

Tony Judt, Albert Camus with Robin Buss (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in a town consumed by a deadly virus, The Plague is Albert Camus's world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,457 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
dark 68%
sad 43%
challenging 40%
emotional 37%
tense 24%
hopeful 12%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 27% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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