The Fall by Albert Camus

The Fall

Albert Camus with Robin Buss (Translator)

The Fall

Albert Camus with Robin Buss (Translator)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

92 pages | first published 1956

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A philosophical novel described by fellow existentialist Sartre as ‘perhaps the most beautiful and the least understood of his novels, Albert Camus’ The Fall is translated by Robin Buss in Penguin Modern Classics. Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul ...
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Summary of 2624 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 58%
dark 45%
mysterious 22%
emotional 11%
tense 10%
funny 8%
sad 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 4% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 1% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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