The Trial by Franz Kafka
The book revolves around a bank clerk who wakes one morning to find himself under arrest for an unspecified crime. Despite not being detained, he is subjected to the psychological torment of a bizarre and nightmarish judicial process. The story is a critique of bureaucracy, exploring themes of guilt, alienation and the inefficiency of the justice system.
The 39th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 3630
Since this book was first published in 1925, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 3630.0.
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