Investigations of a Dog by Franz Kafka

Investigations of a Dog

Penguin Modern #14

Franz Kafka

57 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

'If I think about it, and I have the time and inclination and capacity to do so, we dogs are an odd lot.'How does a dog see the world? How do any of us? In this playful and enigmatic story of a canine philosopher, Kafka explores the limits of know...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
challenging 58%
mysterious 20%
dark 12%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 27%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

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