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A review by skudiklier
The Stranger by Albert Camus
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It took me about half the book to really get into it, but I ended up liking it. He's extremely autistic and relatable in some ways, though I also didn't find him very likable, but of course that's not the point. I liked where the book ended and the conclusion it came to, even if it was a frustrating and depressing read in many ways.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual content