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The Metamorphosis / Die Verwandlung (Bilingual Edition: English - German / Zweisprachige Ausgabe: Englisch - Deutsch) by Franz Kafka

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jmariecapdem's review against another edition

3.0

The story was represented as quite a comedy to put it lightly to readers, yet analogy of few intricate challenges that happen in real life..people and the atmosphere around Gregor instantly changed the moment he couldn't support them with his physical impairments.

officialmichaelcera's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

bnharrison's review against another edition

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dark reflective fast-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

3.5

acertaineh's review against another edition

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dark reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

simonenoelle1126's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.5

anastasia_elise_w's review against another edition

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2.0

That last sentence rubbed me the wrong way. I get why he ended it that way (what with the whole thing being about Gregor’s new body) but maybe next time don’t focus on how a younger woman moves