85tarheel's review against another edition
5.0
It is very difficult to read a book when you have had decades of it entering your consciousness through references and discussion. However, after taking a trip to Prague in 2015 and with an upcoming Smithsonian lecture on Kafka in December, I decided it was time I actually read THE TRIAL. After deciding which translation to buy I dove in and found myself a little put off at first. As I continued to read I got a feel for the writing and the style. I was impressed by the way the book makes you feel like you are lost in this unfathomable and unknowable situation. You give up the idea of logic and regular problem solving and just go along with Josef K. on his bizarre journey. Kafkaesque indeed.
nomios's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jennyfer27's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
rumbi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ashleyconnor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0