The Outsider by Albert Camus

The Outsider by Albert CamusMeursault will not pretend. After the death of his mother, everyone is shocked when he shows no sadness. And when he commits a random act of violence in Algiers, society is baffled. Why would this seemingly law abiding bachelor do such a thing? And why does he show no remorse even when it could save his life? His refusal to satisfy the feelings of others only increases his guilt in the eyes of the law. Soon Meursault discovers that he is being tried

wicked pet cat

and compelling storytelling

In a little coffee shop in war-torn Kabul

infinity's fascination is in the way it brings together the everyday and the extraordinary

is working as a cocktail waitress in Chicago

who takes on various aliases

a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town - and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides

The relationship between Lije and his Spacer superiors

often of a perverse nature

and pornography

"many hearts have been healed

as a reef in the sea confronts the tossing billows in a gale