The Trial by Franz Kafka

The Trial

Franz Kafka with Idris Parry (Translator)

178 pages first pub 1925 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary dark tense slow-paced

Description

Written in 1914 but not published until 1925, a year after Kafka’s death, The Trial is the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,710 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
mysterious 56%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 42%
sad 15%
funny 10%
emotional 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 36% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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