Contemplation by Franz Kafka

Contemplation

Franz Kafka with Kevin Blahut (Translator)

70 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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Contemplation, Kafka's first published book (1913), was one of the few to appear in his lifetime. Composed of eighteen short prose poems, the book as a whole displays the full range of Kafka's compact metaphorical style. In this new translation, B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 50%
sad 30%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | N/A: 28% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.5

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