Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Franz Kafka with Michael Hofmann (Translator)

272 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced
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This collection of new translations brings together the small proportion of Kafka's works that he himself thought worthy of publication. It includes Metamorphosis, his most famous work, an exploration of horrific transformation and alienation; Med...

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Moods

dark 70%
reflective 60%
sad 53%
emotional 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 22%
tense 21%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 36%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

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