This book review was written by Eugene Kernes
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Genre = Novel
Collection = Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus
Book Club Event = Book List (06/15/2024)
Intriguing Connections = 1) To Cooperate Or To Defect?, 2) What Is The Power Of Belief Systems?,
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Is This An Overview?
This story is told from the thoughts of the narrator, whose
tongue had been cut out due to a betrayal.
Written in a manner to indicate that something is wrong with the
narrator. Something wrong with how the
narrator thinks. The narrator wants
vengeance, and recounts what the vengeance was for and how a situation enabled
the narrator to take vengeance. The
narrator’s loyalty is constantly being tested, and the narrator betrays. The narrator was a missionary, who had been
turned through torture. Wanting
vengeance against those associated with prior beliefs. But taking vengeance requires another
betrayal. Who will the narrator betray?
Questions to Consider while Reading the Book
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•Who is the narrator?
•Where does the narrator’s missionary work lead the narrator?
•How does the narrator interact with those in Taghaza?
•Why does the narrator want vengeance and against whom?
•How does the narrator’s loyalty changes?
•Who does the narrator betray?
Book Details
Translator: Carol Cosman
Original Language: French
Translated Into: English
Edition: First Vintage International Edition
Publisher: Vintage Books [Random House]
Edition ISBN: 9780307278586
Pages to read: 22
Publication: 2007
1st Edition: 1957
Format: Paperback
Ratings out of 5:
Readability 3
Content 2
Overall 2
