Caligula by Albert Camus

Caligula

Albert Camus

88 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy play reflective slow-paced

Description

History / Characters: 18 males, 2 femalesScenery: ExteriorCaligula explores the absolutism of power and the catastrophe of tyranny. Caesar summons his council, whose first thought is of taxes. Very well, says Caesar, if taxes are more important th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 532 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
reflective 72%
tense 45%
emotional 29%
funny 18%
challenging 16%
mysterious 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.99

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