El extranjero by José Ángel Valente, Albert Camus

124 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective slow-paced

Description

Meursault will not pretend. After the death of his mother, everyone is shocked when he shows no sadness. And when he commits a random act of violence in Algiers, society is baffled. Why would this seemingly law-abiding bachelor do such a thing? An...

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Community Reviews Summary of 608 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
dark 62%
challenging 33%
sad 29%
emotional 20%
tense 12%
mysterious 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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