The Castle by Franz Kafka

The Castle

Franz Kafka with Edwin Muir (Translator), Eithne Wilkins (Translator), Ernst Kaiser (Translator), Willa Muir (Translator)

297 pages first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Kafka's novel is a study of relationships, particularly between the individual and society and between thought and action. K's isolation and perplexity and his begging for the approval of elusive and anonymous powers, epitomize Kafka's vision of 2...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

mysterious 72%
reflective 64%
challenging 56%
dark 36%
tense 24%
funny 8%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.57

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