The Castle by Franz Kafka

The Castle

Franz Kafka with Edwin Muir (Translator), Eithne Wilkins (Translator), Ernst Kaiser (Translator), Willa Muir (Translator)

297 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Kafka's novel is a study of relationships, particularly between the individual and society and between thought and action. K's isolation and perplexity and his begging for the approval of elusive and anonymous powers, epitomize Kafka's vision of 2...

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Moods

mysterious 68%
challenging 63%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
tense 26%
funny 18%
sad 9%
adventurous 8%
emotional 6%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.68

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