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It was great until the end. What really happened at the end? I got the impression that Mr. Kafka could think of no conclusion and just ended the story. Like maybe he was intending a sequel?

Emma As Simon said, he actually wrote the last chapter (along with the first chapter) first as to not get too off track from his original idea since when K…moreAs Simon said, he actually wrote the last chapter (along with the first chapter) first as to not get too off track from his original idea since when Kafka wrote, he followed whatever ideas came to him in the spontaneity of the moment, rather than any outline. Therefore, it is believed that the last chapter is closely tied to the first, and that it is even an effect of it. The copy that I read (the Mike Mitchell translation) included explanatory notes as well as an introduction that broke down the plot and the devices Kafka used, which was very helpful. I would recommend it (it explains everything a lot better than I can) if you are still interested and looking for an answer. (less)

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Has anyone read this book?

Rand I would say that it is extremely likely that someone has read this book. Any other questions?

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Anyone else feel like the main character, K, is a narcissistic prick?...

SherryRose That’s probably why he’s arrested. Yes I agree with you.

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was k deceived or deluded ?

Frances Wong both of these things. neither of these things. the beauty of Kafka.

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should I read it?

Hajali Bayram First, you need to know if you would like so-called Kafka genre. But before that, you'd better read Kafka…moreFirst, you need to know if you would like so-called Kafka genre. But before that, you'd better read Kafka(less)

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