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I agree, it's a great book. Thanks for your kind words and the friendship request :)
So this is less philosophical than his other works? not centered around absurdism or existentialism?
Actually, I think it's a lot more philosophical than The Stranger, which is the only other Camus I've read. This book is considered to be an existentialism classic, although Camus disagreed with the title. I think you'd enjoy this one, Samadrita :)
I've only read 'The Stranger', but I'd like to check out some more of his work. Hopefully I'll get to pick this up soon when I'm finished more of my to-read pile!
I once picked up that book but couldn't finish it.. I wonder why!
Nice review Rowena :).
Thank you, Chaymaa:) Was it because the descriptions were quite graphic? It was really hard to read some parts without feeling nauseous.
Hi Vanessa,
I would definitely pick up this one. Hard read but so worth it! :)
Rowena wrote: "Thank you, Chaymaa:) Was it because the descriptions were quite graphic? It was really hard to read some parts without feeling nauseous."
Yes indeed! I couldn't bare to read all those detailed parts but I think I might give it a try again.
This book was on the syllabus when I was in high school. I started reading it, but it made me feel physically ill and I couldn't continue. I had to get special dispensation to read another book. One of these days when I'm feeling strong I'll try it again!
Hello Kim,
I don't blame you; the imagery is so vivid. I have a phobia of rodents so that made it hard for me to read it. Glad you had the option of reading something else instead :)
I am trying to figure out, before finishing the reading, where Camus put religion in general an God in particular inside this story. At a certain point Dr. Rieux says he hopes Father Paneloux could be better than his sermons, which I think he pretended to be a criticism of the religion (and religious people) during that difficult time in Oran. Anyway, a very good review of you Rowena.
That's a good question, Menjol. I remember I did discuss Dr. Rieux and Camus' view on religion with my bookclub members but it's been so long that I've forgotten what we said! I need to re-read this one and The Stranger. Thank you:)
One of my favourites, Rowena. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I keep on meaning to come back to Camus. There is something special about him and I'm not sure exactly what it is, and especially hidden in the genetics of this book.
Neal wrote: "One of my favourites, Rowena. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I keep on meaning to come back to Camus. There is something special about him and I'm not sure exactly what it is, and especially hidden i..."
I'm glad you enjoyed it too! Maybe we should read a Camus together sometime?
That is a really great idea. Is there any one in particular that you are interested in?
Neal wrote: "That is a really great idea. Is there any one in particular that you are interested in?"
A Happy Death I think! I'm sure I have that one. How about you? Or some of his essays?
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So this is less philosophical than his other works? not centered around absurdism or existentialism?
Actually, I think it's a lot more philosophical than The Stranger, which is the only other Camus I've read. This book is considered to be an existentialism classic, although Camus disagreed with the title. I think you'd enjoy this one, Samadrita :)
I've only read 'The Stranger', but I'd like to check out some more of his work. Hopefully I'll get to pick this up soon when I'm finished more of my to-read pile!
I once picked up that book but couldn't finish it.. I wonder why! Nice review Rowena :).
Thank you, Chaymaa:) Was it because the descriptions were quite graphic? It was really hard to read some parts without feeling nauseous.
Hi Vanessa, I would definitely pick up this one. Hard read but so worth it! :)
Rowena wrote: "Thank you, Chaymaa:) Was it because the descriptions were quite graphic? It was really hard to read some parts without feeling nauseous."Yes indeed! I couldn't bare to read all those detailed parts but I think I might give it a try again.
This book was on the syllabus when I was in high school. I started reading it, but it made me feel physically ill and I couldn't continue. I had to get special dispensation to read another book. One of these days when I'm feeling strong I'll try it again!
Hello Kim, I don't blame you; the imagery is so vivid. I have a phobia of rodents so that made it hard for me to read it. Glad you had the option of reading something else instead :)
I am trying to figure out, before finishing the reading, where Camus put religion in general an God in particular inside this story. At a certain point Dr. Rieux says he hopes Father Paneloux could be better than his sermons, which I think he pretended to be a criticism of the religion (and religious people) during that difficult time in Oran. Anyway, a very good review of you Rowena.
That's a good question, Menjol. I remember I did discuss Dr. Rieux and Camus' view on religion with my bookclub members but it's been so long that I've forgotten what we said! I need to re-read this one and The Stranger. Thank you:)
One of my favourites, Rowena. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I keep on meaning to come back to Camus. There is something special about him and I'm not sure exactly what it is, and especially hidden in the genetics of this book.
Neal wrote: "One of my favourites, Rowena. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I keep on meaning to come back to Camus. There is something special about him and I'm not sure exactly what it is, and especially hidden i..."I'm glad you enjoyed it too! Maybe we should read a Camus together sometime?
That is a really great idea. Is there any one in particular that you are interested in?
Neal wrote: "That is a really great idea. Is there any one in particular that you are interested in?"A Happy Death I think! I'm sure I have that one. How about you? Or some of his essays?
