The Stranger (1942) by Albert Camus

Introduction
As we move deeper into the reflective pace of the season, we invite you to our next book club gathering, where we’ll be discussing The Stranger by Albert Camus—a stark and provocative exploration of absurdity, detachment, and the search for meaning in an indifferent world. It is about 150 pages.
Through the story of Meursault, Camus confronts us with unsettling questions about morality, social expectation, and emotional authenticity. At once spare, disturbing, and strangely lucid, The Stranger challenges conventional notions of justice and humanity. We look forward to an evening of thoughtful dialogue as we unpack Camus’s philosophy of the absurd, the novel’s emotional restraint, and its enduring relevance.

Notes
Whether or not you’ve finished the book, your participation is appreciated. We encourage you to at least familiarize yourself with a summary (for example, here) to join our conversation. The organizers will prepare a set of guiding questions (here) and provide printed copies for all participants to help guide our discussion.

Disclaimers

1. To help maintain an enjoyable environment for everyone, please update your RSVP in advance if you are unable to attend after signing up. Repeated no-shows or last-minute cancellations may affect future participations.
2. While open and honest discussion is encouraged, participants are expected to engage respectfully. The organizers reserve the right, at their discretion, to ask anyone to leave or limit future participation if it’s deemed in the best interest of attendees’ well-being or the overall atmosphere of the group.
3. By attending, participants agree to take part at their own risk and acknowledge that the organizers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage arising during the event.