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A review by burnt_amber89
La Peste by Albert Camus
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
(Read in French) An important book to read. The experience of reading it during a pandemic was special : it is incredible how Camus was able to pinpoint the human psyche and it allowed for real-life comparisons.
From what I read, this book is also a metaphor for WWII, and some passages are all the more poignant when you keep this in mind. Very interesting and thought-provoking book that I would recommend, especially if you have the opportunity to read it in French since Camus' writing is exquisite.
A regrettable lack of female protagonists is notable, however.
From what I read, this book is also a metaphor for WWII, and some passages are all the more poignant when you keep this in mind. Very interesting and thought-provoking book that I would recommend, especially if you have the opportunity to read it in French since Camus' writing is exquisite.
A regrettable lack of female protagonists is notable, however.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt