The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Franz Kafka with Jason Baker (Contributor), Donna Freed (Translator)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1915

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Summary of 1437 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
dark 70%
challenging 46%
sad 29%
mysterious 28%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
funny 15%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 35%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 42% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5% | No: 4%

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3.72

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