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The Stranger: International Edition

By: Albert Camus
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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With millions of copies sold, The Stranger is one of the most widely read novels in the world. It stands as perhaps the greatest existentialist tale ever conceived.

When a young Algerian named Meursault kills a man, his subsequent imprisonment and trial are puzzling and absurd. 

This remarkable translation by Matthew Ward has been considered the definitive English version since its original publication.

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Had my mind transfixed with the maincharacter and author's writing style from the first word to the last.
The narrator gave it a wonderful experience.
The story leaves me in deep thought about life and meaning and what may seem to be on the outside does not depict the truth. And what is truth as the story reveals..
Albert Camus I will read/listen more from this author.

Absorbing

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Very nice book, especially if you are familiar with Camus' absurdism or Satre's existentialism. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend :]

Based Book With A Good Payoff

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A great analysis of how outsiders can be treated if they struggle to understand behaviour that is considered “normal”.

The most entertaining “philosophical “ book imo

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I've personally only read The Plague out of Camus' library prior to this and can see why he stands out in French classic literature.
Perhaps I am bias as an enjoyer of such exestential, nihilistic characters, despite not being one myself.
As for this translation, it was pleasant. as for the audio, it was dated but I tend to enjoy the feel as it reminds me of cassette (without the skipping and constant risk of tape-destruction) and worthy of 4/5 for me.

a classic for a reason.

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Pondering the philosophical writings of the times presented in story format from which to examine meaning/ absence of meaning etc

Engaging

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