The Stranger by Albert Camus
The narrative follows a man who, after the death of his mother, falls into a routine of indifference and emotional detachment, leading him to commit an act of violence on a sun-drenched beach. His subsequent trial becomes less about the act itself and more about his inability to conform to societal norms and expectations, ultimately exploring themes of existentialism, absurdism, and the human condition.
The 33rd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 4067
Since this book was first published in 1942, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 4067.0.
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