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freckled_frog_boi's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
But the main thought i got when reading was “well, that’s capitalism innit“
It seemed to me like it showed how disability is treated in a capitalist society.
He hinders their ability to gain money and keep it (ie with the renters), they all collectively have to put in more work to keep him alive (ie the new jobs in order to cover his debt, rent for the house, and his expenses), and he wasn’t allowed to be seen if the family wanted to maintain their status.
And when he died it was like a burden was lifted from the family - indicating gregor was the burden.
These are all experiences of disabled people who live in such a society as this,
Graphic: Body horror, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
jetpackdracula's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, and Animal death
certifiedpizza's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Body horror
Minor: Violence
honeyvoiced's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Torture
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, and Suicide
myiscoh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Body horror
brnineworms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Confinement, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Ableism, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Alcohol, Body horror, War, Classism, Colonisation, Dementia, Excrement, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Racism, and Sexual content
I tagged abandonment but neglect would be more accurate, and although not explicitly presented as an eating disorder I did tag that for the description of intentional starvationlibrarymouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wasn't initially drawn in when I tried reading The Metamorphosis, but I really enjoyed the libriVox audiobook I listened to. To hear it read aloud, makes Gregor's desperation for connection all the more tangible.
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
graceless_grace's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Body horror
tarnishedcopper's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death
sarahrosea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Mental illness, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Animal death, Gore, Rape, and Suicide
Moderate: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Police brutality