fiction classics reflective slow-paced

336 pages | first published 1927

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Kafka's first and funniest novel, Amerika tells the story of the young immigrant Karl Rossmann who, after an embarrassing sexual misadventure, finds himself "packed off to America" by his parents. Expected to redeem himself in this magical land of...
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Summary of 645 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
funny 52%
dark 42%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 31%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.55

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