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TheFiniteThrowAway t1_jal6mpj wrote

In one sense the book was more appropriate for the time it was published, not as much now I think.

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Lemonadeguy1 t1_janrl6z wrote

Well— I read it in University. Prime years of development for a kids disposition in the world. My take away was this: Most of our social interactions are based on our need to fit in, and if one was to turn off that part of your brain— which people do— I think they would be heavily punished for it just as the main character was in this novel.

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Lemonadeguy1 t1_jansdz6 wrote

And to my point earlier— we do everything we can to try and socialize humans nowadays. But I don’t think that’s what created writers like Camus—guitarist like Hendrix—thinkers like— poets like Thomas etc etc etc. We do lose sincerity as we try to fit in with others, and when we lose sincerity, we also lose a natural ability to think differently with imagination. And to me— we’re living through times that reflect that problem.

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WrongDocument t1_jal82m9 wrote

How so? It's a book about someone who doesn't fit in because he doesn't follow the societal norms. Because he doesn't fit in, they assume he's an outsider and treat him with contempt.

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TheFiniteThrowAway t1_jalca07 wrote

Well, to be specific I don't believe absurdism is as much of a hot topic as it used to be. The book is fine, I'm just saying that it isn't a "must read", in my opinion.

Like, just throwing it out there - I think that Of Mice and Men is a better read. Personal opinion.

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Lemonadeguy1 t1_janispu wrote

I think this book is more of a must read than ever in todays society.

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TheFiniteThrowAway t1_jankqhw wrote

That's fine! After you read it, you came away with what exactly? If I may ask you to provide a sentence or two

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