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Dec 03, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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I loved this book.
It should have been 5 stars but it took me so long to read i think some of the effect of this book was lost on me. I wish i had read it in 1 go for the full appreciation.

I loved the emotionless & truth of this man and his actions.
☘Misericordia☘ ⚡ϟ⚡⛈⚡☁ ❇️❤❣
I've absolutely no idea whatsoever what I read this for.

A guy who's somewhere pretty far gone on the autism specter? His gone Mom who he doesn't feel emotional about. Some sort of anhedonia or whatever desensibilisation plagues our MC. This is so very depressive.

There are pretty much no takeouts from this book. None at all, except for bad taste and me unvoluntarily frowning at this.

And this: stay the hell away from trouble after funerals. At this time people are vulnerable and do crazy stuff.
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Kristina
Jun 17, 2017 rated it really liked it
This novel struck me. And also amused me. Short sentences. Many details. Ruled by simplicity. Enough.

The length of the sentences is inversely proportional to the thoughts you may have, reading it.

Yes, Meursault did commit a crime and was judged but somehow the litigation transitioned into a judgement of humanity. He obviously did not match the pattern. Mersault has an intelligent personality. He is not showing remorse for his crime but that’s mainly because he never felt this feeling before. He
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Sep 20, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Johanna
Oct 04, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Apr 23, 2012 rated it really liked it
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Dec 03, 2018 rated it liked it
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Jul 19, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Apr 03, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Lady An  ☽
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