The Outsider by Albert Camus

The Outsider

Albert Camus with Sandra Smith (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Meursault is different. He will not lie. He will not pretend. He is true to himself.So when his mother dies and he is unmoved, he refuses to do the proper thing and grieve. Returning to Algiers after the funeral, he carries on life as usual until ...

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Moods

reflective 81%
dark 67%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
sad 18%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

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3.82

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