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benno24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
sapphopatroclus's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maevesullivan_'s review against another edition
2.5
“kafka’s first and funniest novel”, a bold claim there to start (I did not laugh), but valid experience of the working class explored nonetheless that I will always listen too
anarcho_zymurgist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
briancrandall's review against another edition
5.0
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Since the student, who knew Delamarche well and had a precise understanding of the situation here and who, moreover, was an educated man, had advised him to stay, he had no qualms at all for now. He did not have such lofty aspirations as the student, for even at home who knew where he would have managed to finish his studies, and if this seemed scarcely possible at home, no one could expect him to do so here in this foreign country. But he would have greater hope of finding a post in which he could achieve something and be recognized for his achievements if he accepted the servant position at Delamarche's, and then once he had that secure position, he could wait for a favorable opportunity to arise. On this very street there appeared to be many offices of middling or low stature, and if they were short of staff, they might not be all that particular about choosing new employees. [240]
tornikios's review against another edition
I hate abandoning books midway, even if I don't enjoy the book, I try to finish it. But this has been frustrating. I can officially say that I don't enjoy Kafka at all.
IF you like Kafka - and this book - party. But after reading this I can understand why he wanted his work to be burned. Unfortunately, I paid money for this book so I'd rather donate it. Maybe someone else will enjoy it, or they can burn it in my stead.
IF you like Kafka - and this book - party. But after reading this I can understand why he wanted his work to be burned. Unfortunately, I paid money for this book so I'd rather donate it. Maybe someone else will enjoy it, or they can burn it in my stead.
madlittlehatter's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
farrahrotman's review against another edition
5.0
a 300 page experiment in negging
kafka’s poorly informed impressions of america are very cute and charming
a fun anti-adventure romp, with a lighter heart than the castle and a much lighter heart than the trial
kafka’s poorly informed impressions of america are very cute and charming
a fun anti-adventure romp, with a lighter heart than the castle and a much lighter heart than the trial
iamjudgedredd's review against another edition
2.0
It's not that this book isn't 'great' or whatever, it just wasn't great for me.