Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Franz Kafka

Metamorphosis and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Barnes & Noble Classics

Franz Kafka

224 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics fantasy philosophy short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Virtually unknown during his lifetime, Franz Kafka is now one of the world’s most widely read and discussed authors. His nightmarish novels and short stories have come to symbolize modern man’s anxiety and alienation in a bizarre, hostile, and deh...

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Moods

dark 78%
reflective 66%
challenging 56%
mysterious 40%
emotional 38%
sad 28%
tense 26%
funny 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 27% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 30% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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