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In the story of an ordinary man who unwittingly gets drawn into a senseless murder on a sun-drenched Algerian beach, Camus was exploring what he termed "the nakedness of man faced with the absurd". Now in a new American translation, the classic has been given new life for generations to come.

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The Meaning Of Life
Jul 12, 2004

Pros: Well written, thought provoking novel.

Cons: I can't read it in the original French.

Bottom Line: This is a classic of world literature that everyone should read.

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Camus's brief first novel: still being argued about 64 years later
Sep 27, 2006

Pros: lucidity, brevity

Cons: the deck is stacked for the conclusion of "absurdity"

Bottom Line: This review is filled with plot-spoilers for anyone unfamiliar with the book (or Visconti's screen adaptation of it).

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Whether You Agree with Camus or Not, It's Good.
Aug 22, 2004

Pros: good symbolism, a quick read, good characterization

Cons: not particularly climactic

Bottom Line: If you find yourself in disagreement with Camus, then look to the indirect message that the novel sends.

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Human Nature In Short Form
Feb 08, 2007

Pros: Gives the reader a view of Camus's Philosophy of Human Nature

Cons: Leaves the reader with unanswered questions at times

Bottom Line: I would recommend this book highly because it introduces one to philosophical ideas on a small scale. It can be read quickly, and is not difficult to comprehend.

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