The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

201 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective medium-paced

Description

For use in schools and libraries only. Writings by and about Kafka and textual notes accompany his translations of his early 20th-century work.

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 60%
sad 52%
emotional 32%
mysterious 24%
challenging 22%
tense 21%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 35%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

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