Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus with Justin O'Brien

213 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

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

3.71
based on 1,100 reviews

Moods

reflective: 87%

challenging: 41%

dark: 36%

emotional: 31%

mysterious: 19%

sad: 17%

tense: 17%

adventurous: 15%

inspiring: 11%

relaxing: 6%

hopeful: 5%

informative: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

49% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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