Contemplation by Kevin Blahut, Fedele Spadafora, Franz Kafka

70 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Kafka's first published book (1913), Contemplation is composed of eighteen "prose poems," displaying the full range of Kafka's compact metaphorical style. In this new translation, Kevin Blahut has been faithful to the original German while renderi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.45

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