Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus with Carol Cosman (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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These six stories, written at the height of Camus' artistic powers, all depict people at decisive, revelatory moments in their lives. Translated from the French by Justin O'Brien.The six works featured in this volume are: "The Adulterous Woman" ("...

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Community Reviews Summary of 772 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
challenging 49%
dark 38%
emotional 28%
sad 22%
tense 22%
mysterious 19%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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