Anything by Camus is a banger but the stranger was the first book I read by him. Def recommend as it gives a good look into absurdism and the social contracts we play into.
Mar 18, 2025
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Not only is it a short book but it is made by a great philosopher. Albert Camus is a legendary absurdist philosopher and I loved reading this narrative book. I would recommend checking out more of his philosophical ideas rather than just this book but do what you want. He has written other books that I heard was good but I haven’t read them yet.
Mar 27, 2025
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my favorite book
existential.
its a little slow in the beginning but stick with it, it gets wild.
leaves a lot to think about
can be depressing if u internalize it too much
Jan 4, 2025
Wonderful book about absurdism
I'm a pretty sentimental person so I can't relate to Meursault very much but I love how he rejects certain aspects of human life, doesn't conform to the beliefs of others, and finds peace in his own decisions
While his life is not very active or particularly interesting, he still finds a way to enjoy it, which is admirable
8.5/10
May 20, 2025
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If I’d recommend any book to someone it will always be this one. James Baldwin writing is so profound the emotional impact this book had me is so deep. Especially if you are a queer man the themes hit deep (although anybody could definitely relate in some way to it). Short read I definitely recommend everybody check it out
2d ago
i think bugs are so cool especially under a magnifying glass or something. my favorite bug is a stink bug because i think they look silly and it makes me feel bad when they get stuck on their backs. i think praying mantis’ are also super cool have you guys ever seen the little dance they do for defense??? man i love bugs
Jan 25, 2025
I never see anyone talking about my king Jim Croce i’ve loved him ever since i waslittle and he’s still prob my favortie artist of all time. Super cool folk dude from the 60s he passed away in a plane crash which pushed him into the mainstream but i never met someone my age who likes him like i do. My favorite song is speedball tucker but i recommend listening to “you don’t mess around with Jim” or ”time in a bottle“ or “hard times be over“ (which is a fire song by him and his wife Ingrid Croce)
Apr 6, 2025