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276 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805209990
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books
Publication date: 25 May 1999
Description
Written in 1914, The Trial is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century: the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he ...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,342 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
challenging 51%
reflective 51%
tense 41%
sad 14%
funny 11%
emotional 8%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Murder, Police brutalityModerate
Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual content276 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805209990
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books
Publication date: 25 May 1999
Description
Written in 1914, The Trial is one of the most important novels of the twentieth century: the terrifying tale of Josef K., a respectable bank officer who is suddenly and inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge about which he ...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,342 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
challenging 51%
reflective 51%
tense 41%
sad 14%
funny 11%
emotional 8%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Police brutalityModerate
Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual content