The First Man by Albert Camus

The First Man

Albert Camus with David Hapgood

359 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The unfinished manuscript of The First Man was discovered in the wreckage of a car accident in which Camus died in 1960. Although it was not published for over thirty years, it was an instant bestseller when it finally appeared in 1994. The 'first...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 71%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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