52 pages 1 hour read

Franz Kafka

The Castle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1926

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Reviews & Readership

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Franz Kafka's The Castle captivates with its surreal narrative and existential themes. Praise centers on its complex characters and exploration of bureaucracy and alienation. However, the unresolved plot and dense prose may deter some readers. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read that stimulates deep reflection, despite potential frustrations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Castle?

A reader who would enjoy The Castle by Franz Kafka is one who appreciates complex narratives, existential themes, and surreal experiences. Fans of Kafka's own The Trial and Albert Camus’ The Stranger will find value in the intricate, thought-provoking journey of the protagonist, K., as he navigates the opaque and absurd bureaucratic world.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1280L

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Philosophy
Topics
Class
Politics / Government
History: World
Period
Modernism
Absurdism
Themes
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Society: Class
Society: Politics & Government