The Plague

It's truly remarkable how this work of fiction resonates so deeply with reality. I stumbled upon this book amidst the COVID lockdown, prompted by numerous recommendations, and I can say they were absolutely on point. Albert Camus masterfully depicts the human response to a plague in the city of Oran, drawing striking parallels to our own encounter with COVID-19. The city's imposition of lockdown renders its inhabitants unwitting captives within their own walls. Mobility becomes restricted, scarcity grips the food supply, hospitals overflow, and alcohol consumption skyrockets.