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“This is my absolute favourite novel by Camus. It’s very short… One of the things that makes this one so interesting, particularly once you get a sense of who Camus was as a person, is how autobiographical it is and how much of this is him putting himself in the seat of judgment, trying to make sense of his own place in the world, his own decisions, and the impact that he’s had on other people… The narrator is telling the story of how, as he’s on the way home from work one night, a woman jumps from the bridge into the river and there’s this moment where he’s able to make a decision. He can turn back and save the woman, or he can continue on his path.” Read more...
The Best Books by Albert Camus
Jamie Lombardi, Philosopher
“An existentialist novel in which the narrator witnesses a woman jumping to her death from a bridge and decides to keep walking. It’s believed to be inspired by Camus’ relationship with his wife.” Read more...
Very Short Books You Can Read In A Day
Cal Flyn, Five Books Editor
