The Judgment by Franz Kafka

The Judgment

Franz Kafka

9 pages first pub 1913 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective tense fast-paced

Description

"The judgment" is considered the most autobiographical of Kafka's stories. First, there are Kafka's own commentaries and entries in his diary. When he re-read the story, for instance, he noted that only he could penetrate to the core of the story ...

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Moods

dark 75%
tense 50%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 22%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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