The Trial by Franz Kafka

The Trial

Franz Kafka with Idris Parry (Translator)

208 pages first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark tense slow-paced

Description

A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must repor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,613 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
mysterious 56%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 42%
sad 14%
funny 10%
emotional 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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