![The Stranger by Albert Camus](https://cdn.thestorygraph.com/oso7w24qjsxea0ox9st71z0tknu4) ## The Stranger with (Translator) 123 pages • first pub 1942 ([view editions](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/194109d8-5598-4966-aeeb-4034c3b53424/editions))[Started Oct 1, 2025](https://app.thestorygraph.com/edit-journal-entry-from-book?book_id=194109d8-5598-4966-aeeb-4034c3b53424&journal_entry_id=7d6c8bf2-b2d4-4a01-8ac8-197b43063406) fiction classics literary dark reflective medium-paced Powered by AI (Beta) For readers drawn to stark, sun-bleached meditations on the absurdity of existence and the alienation of modern life. Ideal if you like spare, crystalline prose, a detached yet hypnotic voice, and philosophical weight delivered through everyday incidents rather than dense exposition or emotional crescendo. ### Description Since it was first published in English, in 1946, Albert Camus's first novel, The Stranger (L'étranger), has had a profound impact on millions of American readers. Through this story of an ordinary man who unwittingly gets drawn into a senseless m... Read more ## Community Reviews 3.84 based on [115,358 reviews](https://app.thestorygraph.com/book_reviews/194109d8-5598-4966-aeeb-4034c3b53424) Moods reflective: 80% dark: 65% challenging: 28% tense: 25% sad: 21% emotional: 19% mysterious: 17% funny: 4% inspiring: 3% adventurous: 2% informative: 2% hopeful: 1% relaxing: 1% --- Pace 37% of readers chose fast 46% of readers chose medium 15% of readers chose slow fast medium slow Plot or character driven? 6% of readers chose Plot 22% of readers chose A mix 69% of readers chose Character Plot A mix Character Strong character development? 15% of readers chose Yes 38% of readers chose Complicated 45% of readers chose No 1% of readers chose N/A Yes Complicated No N/A Loveable characters? 7% of readers chose Yes 32% of readers chose Complicated 57% of readers chose No 1% of readers chose N/A Yes Complicated No N/A Diverse cast of characters? 13% of readers chose Yes 10% of readers chose Complicated 69% of readers chose No 7% of readers chose N/A Yes Complicated No N/A Flaws of characters a main focus? 85% of readers chose Yes 12% of readers chose Complicated 1% of readers chose No Yes Complicated No ## Content Warnings Submitted by users as part of their reviews View summary [See all...](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/194109d8-5598-4966-aeeb-4034c3b53424/content_warnings)