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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“would you still love me if I was a worm?”
the answer is no, apparently not
the answer is no, apparently not
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I mean that was depressing.
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was slow and i wanted to dnf, kinda glad i didnt
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love how everybody takes a different message from this book. Some people see it as enlightening, others don't understand why anyone would care for it. I personally found the state of being a giant beetle a metaphor for some sort of disability, and I found this novella to be a critic on the unapologeticalness of capitalism as well. Gregor Samsa could have lived a happy and successful life in a society of giant beetles that's optmized for giant beetle living, but he instead has to live in a world of humans, and he dies and instantly becomes forgotten because of it. It shows how even the slightest lacks of empathy can lead to giant disasters, and even the closest people in your life will abandon you as soon as you stop becoming useful to them.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was definitely a very unique read, but I enjoyed it!! As others have said, reading this does feel like you're in a fever dream of some sort. Gregor's family's reactions were realistic and relatable, even in such an absurd situation. It's so weird to me how something as bizarre as waking up as an insect can be portrayed in a way that appears so incredibly lifelike