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The Stranger: International Edition
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
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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- MS Berman
- 19-10-21
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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- Bjørn Krogh Robak
- 15-01-24
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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- Karim
- 05-11-23
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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- Tristan Yelin
- 17-07-24
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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- Peter maw
- 10-07-21
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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- Anonymous User
- 30-05-22
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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- jacqui quilliam
- 11-05-23
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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- Amazon Customer
- 05-06-24
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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- Dylan
- 29-05-22
Murder ? I hardly know her
An absolutely stunning, and short, story about how to tell someone you don’t love them.
And some other important messages about the tentativeness of our mortality or something - I don’t know.
Worst romance arc of the century (sorry Camus). 5/5
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-11-21
Enjoyable listen
Enjoyable listen. Just the right length, any longer and it would have been drawn out, any shorter and it would have been lacking in detail or development.
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