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Summary: One of my favorite books I have ever read.
Review: I chose to read this book for my AP English's 'classic novel' project. This book is simply phenomenal for me. If you take this book at face value, it will appear quite stupid and somewhat pointless, as the plot isn't exactly stellar excitement and characters simply are not too vivid. However, as one reviewer stated before, you must read this book at a higher intellectual plane than other pure-action books. The power of this book comes from its overall effect, not any specific part. How will Meursault react when he is faced with our absurd society, and all its subsequent requirements, expectations and judgments? Read and find out....
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Summary: It's Up To You
Review: I must start this review by saying that this is my favourite book ever. You can read it just as a simple story about a man that kills another in a stupid way. There are great chances of you to enjoy it. But you can also read it as a story of a man in an absurd world...the same world we live in. I recommend for anyone who reads this book to re-read it. And again. And again. The more you read it, the stronger it is.
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Summary: good book
Review: A good book. Sometimes Mersault seems so cold, but I can't help but have sympathy for the guy. One idea I liked is, is our existence based on who we see ourselves to be, or by how others view us? Sadly, Mersault was judged and condemned for who people thought he was. Maybe this should open our eyes to be more understanding of the people around us. Anyways, it's an OK book, and I'd recommend it.
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Summary: An amazing and powerful piece of literature.
Review: The magic Camus works with this novel is not entirely within the plot nor the ending, but rather in the cumulative emotional effect. Its funny to read some of the other reviews, calling it "too depressing" or "odd." This isn't a trashy dime novel to be taken on the same intellectual plain as Danielle Steele or Olive Ann Burns, but rather a serious philosophical work in the style of Derrida or Sartre. If you liked this, try Derrida's The Postcards.
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Summary: This book will make you think
Review: This is the first book I read by Camus and it inspired me to read more. If you like books with lots of plot and little introspection this is not for you, but it is the short plot that makes it more interesting I think. Mersault lives in an algerian town in the 1940s and this book describes his life and a crucial event in it. The point of the book was to show us how our actions and thoughts are dominated by society's expectations. In it Mersault is presented both as a conscious human being whose actions we (as him) understand but also as the monstrous figure he presents himself as to society, re: attitudes to his response to the death of his mother, the way in which he treats Marie. I was struck by this book because not only could I see myself in Mersault re his sensualism, and selfcentredness, but also by the way in which I as part of society condemn the actions of others.It is a simple book to read, but one which will make you think, so I recommend you try it.
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Summary: Take your time with the book.
Review: I am currently reading this book for my AP English class. At first I didn't have a damn clue what the hell it was talking about. But like they always say try try again. The Stranger is about a man named Meursalt who is expected to go by what society expects everyone to live by. When his mother died Meursalt showed no emotion and with that, society thought of him as a selfish and cold-blooded man. After he killed the Arab he was sent to jail. At his trial they brought up his mother's funeral and the way he acted. Then they brought up the way he has no remorse for killing man. I think this book is a great example of Existentialism because it shows how society makes up who people are and what they must become. I recommend this book to whoever is patient and is perseptive.
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Summary: Challenging, but worth my time!
Review: This book is very easy to read, but very hard to read well. It was amazing!
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Summary: Not For Everyone
Review: If you are into post-modernist rambling, then this is the book for you. It's a classic in that genre and should be respected as such. However, if you are into interesting stories that have a plot and well-developed characters, then avoid Camus.
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Summary: Not all its cracked up to be
Review: The only part that is worth mention is the simple manner in whcih Camus writes... the message is somewhat worthwhile. The reason i became engrossed in it was because I expected it to become better, but it never did. My advice: DON'T START READING IT EXPECTING TO BE A MASTERPIECE!
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Summary: CAMUS ÝS ON THE WAY OF ...
Review: I liked the way that Albert Camus told the story.With his interesting character the become a page-turner one.I can easily recommend this book but it is not for the people in emotional upset.
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