Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Metamorphosis and Other Stories

Franz Kafka

224 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced
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Virtually unknown during his lifetime, Franz Kafka is now one of the world’s most widely read and discussed authors. His nightmarish novels and short stories have come to symbolize modern man’s anxiety and alienation in a bizarre, hostile, and deh...

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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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