Description of a Struggle and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Description of a Struggle and Other Stories

Franz Kafka

150 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

"Description of a Struggle" is one of Kafka's longer minor works and is divided into three chapters. The first chapter is narrated by a young man attending a party and tells of his "acquaintance" (as he is referred to in the story) that he meets t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

challenging 87%
dark 75%
mysterious 75%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
relaxing 12%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.09

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