The Essential Kafka: The Castle; The Trial; Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

The Essential Kafka: The Castle; The Trial; Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Franz Kafka with John R. Williams (Translator)

640 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Like George Orwell, Franz Kafka has given his name to a world of nightmare, but in Kafka's world, it is never completely clear just what the nightmare is. The Trial, where the rules are hidden from even the highest officials, and if there is any h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 70%
dark 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 30%
sad 30%
funny 20%
tense 20%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 28% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.91

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