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missing page info • first pub 1957 (editions)
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Language: French
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These short works of fiction cover the whole variety of existentialism, or absurdism, as Camus himself insisted his philosophical ideas be called. The clearest manifestation of his ideals can be found in "La Pierre qui pousse." This story features...
Community Reviews Summary of 772 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Confinement, TortureModerate
Racism, Slavery, BloodMinor
Body horror, Colonisation, Abandonmentmissing page info • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: French
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These short works of fiction cover the whole variety of existentialism, or absurdism, as Camus himself insisted his philosophical ideas be called. The clearest manifestation of his ideals can be found in "La Pierre qui pousse." This story features...
Community Reviews Summary of 772 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Confinement, TortureModerate
Racism, Slavery, BloodMinor
Body horror, Colonisation, Abandonment