The Plague by Stuart Gilbert, Albert Camus

152 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The unusual events described in this chronicle occurred in 194- at Oran. Everyone agreed that, considering their somewhat extraordinary character, they were out of place there. For its ordinariness is what strikes one first about the town of Oran,...

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Moods

reflective 78%
dark 69%
sad 43%
challenging 42%
emotional 39%
tense 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

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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