The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

2 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism dark reflective sad medium-paced
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The Metamorphosis is a serious of stories that follow the life of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman. The story begins when one morning Gregor awakes to find himself transformed into a large insect like creature. His family and colleges have a gro...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 98,187 reviews

Moods

dark: 69%

reflective: 60%

sad: 56%

emotional: 35%

mysterious: 24%

challenging: 21%

tense: 21%

funny: 12%

adventurous: 2%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

38% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
67% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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