The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka with Susan Bernofsky (Translator), Susan Bernofsky (Translator)

126 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy philosophy dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In her new translation of Kafka's masterpiece, Susan Bernofsky strives to capture both the humor and the humanity in this macabre tale, underscoring the ways in which Gregor Samsa's grotesque metamorphosis is just the physical manifestation of his...

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 61%
sad 50%
emotional 27%
mysterious 23%
challenging 21%
tense 20%
funny 13%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 33%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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