The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

86 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism philosophy dark reflective medium-paced

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Cited as one of the most influential works of short fiction of the 20th century, Metamorphosis is widely studied in colleges and universities across the western world. Nobel Peace Prize winner Elias Canetti described it as "one of the few great an...

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 61%
sad 52%
emotional 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 36%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

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