Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus with Carol Cosman

128 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

3.72
based on 1,078 reviews

Moods

reflective: 87%

challenging: 42%

dark: 36%

emotional: 31%

mysterious: 20%

sad: 17%

tense: 17%

adventurous: 15%

inspiring: 11%

relaxing: 7%

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?

16% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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