The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka with Andrea Gouveia (Translator)

48 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism philosophy dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The Metamorphosis is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It has been called one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the Western world.The story begins with a traveli...

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 61%
sad 52%
emotional 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 36%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.62

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