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280 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
A surreal work of psychological horror, Franz Kafka's The Castle is translated by J. A. Underwood with an introduction by Idris Parry in Penguin Modern Classics. The Castle is the story of K., the unwanted Land Surveyor who is never to be admitted...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,835 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
tense 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Sexism, Classism
280 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141183442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classic
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
A surreal work of psychological horror, Franz Kafka's The Castle is translated by J. A. Underwood with an introduction by Idris Parry in Penguin Modern Classics. The Castle is the story of K., the unwanted Land Surveyor who is never to be admitted...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,835 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
tense 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Sexism, Classism