280 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
A surreal work of psychological horror, Franz Kafka's The Castle is translated by J. A. Underwood with an introduction by Idris Parry in Penguin Modern Classics. The Castle is the story of K., the unwanted Land Surveyor who is never to be admitted...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,959 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
dark 53%
reflective 51%
tense 23%
funny 18%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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280 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
A surreal work of psychological horror, Franz Kafka's The Castle is translated by J. A. Underwood with an introduction by Idris Parry in Penguin Modern Classics. The Castle is the story of K., the unwanted Land Surveyor who is never to be admitted...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,959 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
dark 53%
reflective 51%
tense 23%
funny 18%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.