The Stranger
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The Stranger

by Albert Camus

1942•Drama•142 pages

Taste attributes: dramacrimeslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlineargrittysocial commentaryself destruction/implosion

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Boxlist takeAn original novel that is heavy and realistic. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.1 / 5

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About This Book

L'Étranger est le premier roman publié d’Albert Camus, paru en 1942. Il prend place dans la tétralogie que Camus nommera « cycle de l’absurde » qui décrit les fondements de la philosophie camusienne : l’absurde. Le roman a été traduit en soixante-huit langues.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

DramaCrimeSocial commentarySelf destruction/implosion

Subjects

Philosophical NovelsMurderMedicine in LiteratureNovelas francesasAsesinatoRelatos de aventurasSocial conditionsFrench language materials

Details

Author
Albert Camus
Published
1942
Pages
142
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