The Great Wall of China by Franz Kafka
The Great Wall of China

Franz Kafka

The Great Wall of China

Franz Kafka with Willa Muir (Translator), Edwin Muir (Translator)

350 pages first pub 1931 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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"The Great Wall of China is a collection of stories and aphorisms. Admirably translated by Willa and Edwin Muir, it contains some of Kafka's best writings, and serves as an excellent introduction to the work of this remarkable writer."

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.7

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