Absurdity as it is

Excellent narration that just brought me back to to my youth. and I agree with the whole absurdity of evolutionary fate

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A classic - but not for everyone

This is my third listen to this recording. The story is something for itself, the protagonist is very well written, but also challenging because his way of thinking and living is detached from society.
But because of all the intentional gaps in the story, the book makes you think and wonder. Why is it so? Is the protagonist justified or not? How did he become like this? What does it tell of morality? Of justice.
The language and prose is sublime.

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Loved it

Nice book to ease yourself into the absurdity of life. Would recommend for an angsty teen who is going through their first wave of existential dread. Great narration also!

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unbelievable post novel analysis

a must listen, you must. Especially if you've got a few free hours, such an easy listen.

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Honestly amazing

My first step on the journey of philosophy and it has not disappointed, you will love this book I promise.

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Don’t be a stranger to this book

Really Interesting book, great ideas and Enjoyed the summary of Camus’s philosophy at the end

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Interesting read

It’s not a pleasant story. The protagonist, who is not particularly likeable from the outset, goes on to commit a heinous crime. However, the descriptive writing is awe inspiring. I was surprised to find ‘The End’ at the end of chapter 4, but the explanation of the translation into English in chapter 5 was interesting, as was the philosophical discussion in chapter 6. I’m left dissatisfied, however, at the complete focus on existentialism with no consideration to the mental health of M. Meursault, who, to me, seemed to be suffering the disconnection of some kind of relational trauma, which is reawakened by the death of his mother. It is thought provoking and the description, particularly of the sun and heat, is stunning.

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Fine story, subpar presentation.

Decent story, well enough narrated, but I was really annoyed by how the chapters were broken up in the audiobook with no regard to the actual flow of the story. As I wasn't going to listen in one sitting, it would have been useful if there was any correlation between the audiobook chapters and the book chapters instead of just breaks at random points, the actual story ending 6 1/2 minutes before the end of the fifth chapter, etc.

Pet peeve perhaps, but it got my goat because it made it harder to plan listening time.

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A boring story told well

Maybe the profoundness of this story went over my head, but I found it difficult to get attached to this book. The writing and narration were great but I would certainly not call this a page-turner.

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Incredible

Couldn’t put it down (so to speak). Definitely one of my new fave books ever. A must read by everyone

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