A review by alexiconic
The Plague by Albert Camus

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, this is a poignant read. There were definitely times at which Camus managed to nail a particular feeling or mood that I myself experienced. That made reading this book incredibly valuable. 

Speaking of Camus' writing, I admire his prose and style. He has managed to make me interested, kept me on the edge of my seat, and got a chuckle out of me - in a book that is incredibly serious in topic.

The only flaw of this book, to me, is its lack of diversity and the invisibility of both Arab inhabitants of Oran and women.
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