Reviews

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

aubreyy's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

trevynzobell's review against another edition

challenging dark funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

hnnnhk's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

bleechee's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

elena_gabriela's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

v4mpirem0ney's review against another edition

4.0

it's my worst nightmare to wake up as a pest to society

moarekstrom's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

conni3reads's review against another edition

2.0

This is my gender if it was a bug

emilie_isawesome's review against another edition

3.75

I would hate to be turned into a cockroach

ursimae's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Kafka really said "would you still love me if I was a bug?"

In this book, the answer to that was a resounding no

If you haven't read it and want to kill 2 hours, it's a good book. Personally I threw on the audiobook to listen to in the background.

The book wasn't particularly grand itself, but it excelled at posing questions and commentary for readers to ruminate on.
I can see why it's widely read and discussed. It goes into themes of the extent of affection, social isolation, and loss of self.
I also feel like it was a commentary on disabilities and that the book showcases some of the emotional and physical struggles that one might face.