The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka with David Wyllie (Translator)

34 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism philosophy dark reflective medium-paced

Description

"The Metamorphosis" (original German title: "Die Verwandlung") is a short novel by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915.It is often cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is widely studied in colleges and universities...

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 61%
sad 52%
emotional 31%
mysterious 23%
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%

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