A Happy Death by Richard Howard, Albert Camus, Jean Sarocchi

144 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Is it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by com...

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Moods

reflective 86%
dark 47%
challenging 31%
emotional 28%
sad 18%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 12%
tense 11%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

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