Castelul by Franz Kafka

Castelul

Franz Kafka with Mariana Şora (Translator)

403 pages first pub 1922 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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From the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial—one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century—the haunting tale of K.’s relentless, unavailing struggle with an inscrutable authority in order to gain access to the Castle. Translated and w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,848 reviews

Moods

mysterious 69%
challenging 62%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
tense 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 16% | 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

3.68

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