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299 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805211610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books Inc
Publication date: 16 August 2011
Description
From the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial and one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, his first—and funniest—novel.Amerika tells the story of the young Karl Rossmann who, after an incident involving a housemaid, is banished ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,048 reviews
Moods
funny 41%
dark 36%
mysterious 31%
reflective 30%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 30% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
Rape
299 pages • first pub 1927 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805211610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books Inc
Publication date: 16 August 2011
Description
From the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial and one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, his first—and funniest—novel.Amerika tells the story of the young Karl Rossmann who, after an incident involving a housemaid, is banished ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,048 reviews
Moods
funny 41%
dark 36%
mysterious 31%
reflective 30%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
tense 18%
hopeful 10%
emotional 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Character: 30% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
Rape