A review by eb00kie
The Trial by Franz Kafka

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Did it sap my will to live? Sure. Did it tap-dance over my East-European memories singing "why do you hit yourself"? Sure. Would it recommend it? If you haven't lived through post-communist cultures, this might be just dystopian rather than actually painful so - go for it.