Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Franz Kafka with Michael Hofmann

299 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, by Franz Kafka, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pag...

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Moods

dark 71%
reflective 69%
challenging 48%
sad 31%
mysterious 28%
emotional 20%
tense 18%
funny 14%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 7% | No: 4%

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