The First Man by Albert Camus

The First Man

Albert Camus

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Camus tells the story of Jacques Cormery, a boy who lived a life much like his own. Camus summons up the sights, sounds and textures of a childhood circumscribed by poverty and a father's death yet redeemed by the austere beauty of Algeria and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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