The Stranger by Albert Camus

The Stranger

Albert Camus

144 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

With the intrigue of a psychological thriller, The Stranger—Camus's masterpiece—gives us the story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on an Algerian beach. With an Introduction by Peter Dunwoodie; translated by Matthew Wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56,698 reviews

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%

Average rating

3.82

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