The Plague by Albert Camus

The Plague

Albert Camus with Robin Buss (Translator)

304 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics literary philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A gripping tale of human unrelieved horror, of survival and resilience, and of the ways in which humankind confronts death, The Plague is at once a masterfully crafted novel, eloquently understated and epic in scope, and a parable of ageless moral...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,557 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
dark 68%
sad 43%
challenging 39%
emotional 37%
tense 24%
hopeful 12%
informative 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 28% | Character: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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