The Plague by Albert Camus

Event: Let's discuss the classic existential novel The Plague by Albert Camus at Cherrywood Coffeehouse.

It's consistently ranked as a top 100 book of all time.

Summary: When a sudden outbreak traps the residents of an Algerian city in a strict lockdown, a group of ordinary citizens must find purpose and human connection amidst fear, isolation, and absurd suffering. Albert Camus’ classic existential novel is a profoundly moving exploration of solidarity, resilience, and humanity in the face of an unpredictable world.

Page count: ~280 to 308 pages (depending on the translation/edition).
Word count: ~77,000 words.
Reading time: 5-8 hours
Audiobook length: ~8 to 11 hours (depending on the narrator)