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Jan 13, 2012Cecilturtle rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I knew that this book was about a torrid passion, but I hadn't realized just how gritty it is! Frank is a greasy, unscrupulous coward who listens only to his impulses regardless of consequence, as for Cora, she is manipulative and conniving stopping at nothing to get her way: these are not likeable characters! Yet, their destiny is fascinating: how deep into squalor will they sink? Will they get away with their crimes? Is it really love or fear of betrayal that links them together? Quickly enough their fate careens out of their hands, it can only end badly! I can see why the short direct sentences, the dark themes and the dénouement would appeal to Camus. However much man may want to control his existence, his life is actually beyond his grasp. I must admit though: What's with the title?