The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

124 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced
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In this, his most famous story, Kafka explores the notions of alienation and human loneliness through extraordinary narrative technique and depth of imagination. Gregor Samsa awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a repulsive bug. Tr...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 97,832 reviews

Moods

dark: 69%

reflective: 60%

sad: 56%

emotional: 35%

mysterious: 24%

challenging: 21%

tense: 21%

funny: 12%

adventurous: 2%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

38% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
67% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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