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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
This book is confusing to say the least and not what I was expecting going in but it's a tale that at it's core is about whatever you want it to be about. Kafka isn't there spoonfeeding you what the man turning into a cockroach means.
Do you think its an allegory for society's treatment of mental illness or physical disability? Do you think it's about the crushing weight of corporatism? Do you think it's about emotional abuse?
For what its worth its a one of a kind book that, honestly I think most people should read at least once. It's ending however is really depressing but fitting given the direction it was going.
I really liked it.
Do you think its an allegory for society's treatment of mental illness or physical disability? Do you think it's about the crushing weight of corporatism? Do you think it's about emotional abuse?
For what its worth its a one of a kind book that, honestly I think most people should read at least once. It's ending however is really depressing but fitting given the direction it was going.
I really liked it.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
4 stars, down to 3.25 stars due to the translation being lacklustre.
Will look for another translation for future Kafka
Will look for another translation for future Kafka
funny
fast-paced
*Warning - spoilers*
The end is like:
"Thank god our bug son is dead! Look at how hot our daughter is. We can be cirtain she wants a man imidiately because she stood up and streached"
The end is like:
"Thank god our bug son is dead! Look at how hot our daughter is. We can be cirtain she wants a man imidiately because she stood up and streached"
dark
reflective
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:
Yes
any one of us can wake up at any moment in life and suddenly find ourselves a disgusting giant bug in the eyes of society. people (even the closest ones) will shout 'ew!' after u, inflict wounds — just to hide u from others. nd no matter what u say, u wont be understood.
a beautiful book about how societal expectations dehumanize the individual: about being trapped in the curse of but-what-will-others-thinking, and about those very bugs who simply dont fit into such concerns.
What a solid story.
I loved the style of Gregor's logical, yet divergent, trains of thought about what he was concerned about, as his life fell apart. Despite the numerous issues, work was his overarching priority. What t drove his care and love for his family was the fear of disappointing his managers, losing his job, and not making an income.
Confinement, sameness, and ridicule are more debilitating than his physical state, though I love the descriptions of his
I enjoyed reading the family's thoughts and decisions as the days grew further away from Gregor's ability to make income. Their attitude is so loveless, with the slight exception of Grete's pitying assistance that diminishes under how burdensome the daily care is. Would love to discuss this book with someone on discussions of the ability to work and how that affects one's value.
A wonderful little read, I look forward to The Trial and Kafka's other stories.
I loved the style of Gregor's logical, yet divergent, trains of thought about what he was concerned about, as his life fell apart. Despite the numerous issues, work was his overarching priority. What t drove his care and love for his family was the fear of disappointing his managers, losing his job, and not making an income.
Confinement, sameness, and ridicule are more debilitating than his physical state, though I love the descriptions of his
Spoiler
brown fluid injuries from being shoved and the apple lodging in his back.I enjoyed reading the family's thoughts and decisions as the days grew further away from Gregor's ability to make income. Their attitude is so loveless, with the slight exception of Grete's pitying assistance that diminishes under how burdensome the daily care is. Would love to discuss this book with someone on discussions of the ability to work and how that affects one's value.
A wonderful little read, I look forward to The Trial and Kafka's other stories.
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes