The Trial – Franz Kafka

The Trial by Franz Kafka is a surreal, existential novel that follows Josef K., a young, successful banker who is suddenly arrested without being told the crime he is accused of. As he navigates a baffling and corrupt legal system, Josef becomes increasingly desperate, facing a series of strange and absurd trials that seem designed to prevent him from ever finding the truth. The novel explores themes of bureaucracy, alienation, guilt, and the oppressive nature of societal institutions.