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virtual_ro's review against another edition
5.0
'I feel like getting married, or committing suicide, or else subscribing to L'Illustration. Something desperate, you know'
this is my second book by camus god i love his writing style with it's vivid characters and descriptions that i just sink into. i found that this book got better the more i read and left me with the ghost feeling of the sun against my cheek. simply now i just wish to live in the house above the world forever
this is my second book by camus god i love his writing style with it's vivid characters and descriptions that i just sink into. i found that this book got better the more i read and left me with the ghost feeling of the sun against my cheek. simply now i just wish to live in the house above the world forever
sindead28's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alicia_sg's review against another edition
4.0
Aunque la historia en sí no sea una gran historia, sirve - en esta que fue, la primera novela de Camus- como hilo conductor a reflexionar sobre la felicidad y el modo/camino de lograrla ¿dinero? ¿Amor? ¿Proyectos? Un libro breve que he subrayado mucho.
iabsi47's review against another edition
4.25
I took significantly more insights away from this work than I expected. There were undoubtedly some very beautifully well-written passages throughout. However, a discussion of what it means to live a happy life spurred my reflections over the past few days.
This book was never quite “finished,” as Camus decided The Stranger was the stronger work. However, the rough and candid quality of the text made this more valuable work for me.
What I took away from this were probably not the intended messages, but this was a valuable read nonetheless.
This book was never quite “finished,” as Camus decided The Stranger was the stronger work. However, the rough and candid quality of the text made this more valuable work for me.
What I took away from this were probably not the intended messages, but this was a valuable read nonetheless.
kylaoren's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
serenegirl's review against another edition
"Today, in the face of abjection and solitude, his heart said: “No.” And in the great distress that washed over him, Mersault realized that his rebellion was the only authentic thing in him, and that everything else was misery and submission."
ameliakobren's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
javier_t_kuhonta's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25