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528 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805210392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Arriving in a village to take up the position of land surveyor for the mysterious lord of a castle, the character known as K. finds himself in a bitter and baffling struggle to contact his new employer and go about his duties. As the villagers and...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,836 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: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | 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: 41% | 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
528 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805210392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Arriving in a village to take up the position of land surveyor for the mysterious lord of a castle, the character known as K. finds himself in a bitter and baffling struggle to contact his new employer and go about his duties. As the villagers and...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,836 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: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | 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: 41% | 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