The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud

The Meursault Investigation

Kamel Daoud with John Cullen (Translator)

fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced

143 pages | first published 2013

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He was the brother of ‘the Arab' killed by the infamous Meursault, the antihero of Camus's classic novel. Angry at the world and his own unending solitude, he resolves to bring his brother out of obscurity by giving him a name - Musa - and a voice...
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Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
dark 53%
emotional 50%
sad 38%
challenging 34%
adventurous 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 11%
informative 7%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.47

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