I struggle with this book, as whilst I really enjoyed reading it, I can't be sure why given how little seemingly happens. The writing is brilliantly atmospheric which goes well with the extremely odd characters and setting of the novel. There is character development but it's subtle and drawn out through the book, the style of the additional chapters edited and produced after the authors death didn't feel quite the same, and while still enjoyable were not as satisfying.

I wish this book had been fully written, and finished by Kafka, as is it's only half a book. I will go and find The Trial and The Metamorphosis next as I think with a full novel the experience could be great.