^ many similarities with The Stranger. Loss of freedom, arrest, lying judgement, death, not being afraid, and the focus of the “judgement of the gathered crowd, onlookers”.
I’m glad I read “the stranger” an iconic, important novel. I admit, I quickly skimmed “the Mersault investigation” so I couldn’t contribute to that conversation, and appreciate the book pairing.
My next book is “lilli de Jong” by Janet Benton about Philadelphia at the turn of the century. We live an hour from Philly and my mother’s family lived there during those years.
Hope @iignatius had a memorable wedding!
Very happy to see all the interest generated with the next book selection “A Gentleman in Moscow”
Happy summer days to all !