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felofhe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
willow1113's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Misogyny, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, and Classism
shos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Violence and Police brutality
Minor: Death
m_a_j's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Police brutality and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny
theworstpear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, and Murder
surdiablo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dry, bizarre, anticlimactic read and while there's merit to that criticism, I wasn't bothered much by those issues at all in the end, which is rather surprising for me. It's hard to talk about this book further without getting into spoilers so I will mention these first. For me, both the writing and the events that transpired were simply entrancing regardless of how boring it may appear on a surface level. I can't say I loved it top to bottom, but it felt like such a unique experience which I will not soon forget, and whatever flaws it had can be mostly attributed to it's unfinished state, due to the untimely demise of the author. Below are the unfiltered spoiler thoughts of mine so feel free to stop here if you haven't read the book.
I thought it was fascinating to see how Kafka captures the essence of such a man slowing losing himself, dealing with a seemingly perpetual event that's mentally taxing. The whole book had a certain dreamlike quality to it, realistic and unrealistic at the same time, leaving you with lots to ponder about. The long-term anxiety, the suffocation that K felt literally and figuratively, it was all very palpable and masterfully written. Besides the oppression, it also signifies how far humans will go fighting injustice in their own ways, even when the majority may succumb to pressure. We all are defendants in various trials that may or may not be official in life. It does feel nihilistic somewhat with resistance being futile and K dying without attempting to escape, but I can't deny that it was such a captivating journey that had me questioning the vagaries of life. The only thing I found somewhat distasteful was K's uncanny ability to woo the women at first sight and the disjointed structure of the narrative, but the latter is understandable considering it's unfinished material.
Moderate: Misogyny, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming and Sexual assault
hannah_cogo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Classism
danicam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Sexual harassment
_katie_little's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Sexual harassment