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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-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
My Review of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
What the actual heck was that? I honestly don't even know if I should call it a "story"—that feels like an insult to the definition of what a story should be. The Metamorphosis was a total letdown. I was expecting something deep or philosophical, but instead, it felt like nothing more than an overhyped personal rant. I get that Kafka had some serious issues with his father (his letter is a mess, by the way), but seriously, why turn your personal problems into literature? Just because you had some family drama doesn’t mean the rest of us need to read about it.
I honestly don’t understand why people praise Kafka so much. It’s like he took his unresolved issues, wrapped them in a weird, nonsensical plot, and slapped it on a page hoping it would be seen as profound. If this is considered great writing, I’m definitely not sold.
What the actual heck was that? I honestly don't even know if I should call it a "story"—that feels like an insult to the definition of what a story should be. The Metamorphosis was a total letdown. I was expecting something deep or philosophical, but instead, it felt like nothing more than an overhyped personal rant. I get that Kafka had some serious issues with his father (his letter is a mess, by the way), but seriously, why turn your personal problems into literature? Just because you had some family drama doesn’t mean the rest of us need to read about it.
I honestly don’t understand why people praise Kafka so much. It’s like he took his unresolved issues, wrapped them in a weird, nonsensical plot, and slapped it on a page hoping it would be seen as profound. If this is considered great writing, I’m definitely not sold.
It probably ... deserves 5 stars honestly I just didn’t know what was going on ever?
Idk what I read but the ending highkey had me feeling bad for bug man so giving an extra star for that.
dark
Samsa's family literally said: I would not love you if you were a worm.
Kinda hilarious and weird, and depressing too. A mix of many things in not too many pages. I guess it's worth reading it because it is so fast and easy, but it is kind of weird at the same time.
Also what was up with the sister? I was so confused with her manner's change not gonna lie. What a family, but if I woke up and saw a huge ass bug in the middle of my brother's room I would kill it without thinking about it twice, let's be honest here.
Anyways read it just to say that you have read it!
JK it was okay, nice metaphor but it was weird over all, imo.
Kinda hilarious and weird, and depressing too. A mix of many things in not too many pages. I guess it's worth reading it because it is so fast and easy, but it is kind of weird at the same time.
Also what was up with the sister? I was so confused with her manner's change not gonna lie. What a family, but if I woke up and saw a huge ass bug in the middle of my brother's room I would kill it without thinking about it twice, let's be honest here.
Anyways read it just to say that you have read it!
JK it was okay, nice metaphor but it was weird over all, imo.
dark
emotional
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
“would you still love me if i was a monstrous insect”? yes, sister, i would
I really enjoyed this classic novella.
It’s about a man who wakes up one morning to find that he has turned into a beetle, and given the subject matter, I was expecting it to be a bit dark and depressing.
However, it’s actually a surprisingly fun read. There’s a great sense of humour to the writing, the premise is absurd and the characters are all quite mad!
It is a tragic story too of course, and the subtext of the man’s difficult relationship with his family is very sad, but I found this to be one of the most readable classics, and in fact, as soon as I got to the end I started it again from the beginning straight away.
It’s about a man who wakes up one morning to find that he has turned into a beetle, and given the subject matter, I was expecting it to be a bit dark and depressing.
However, it’s actually a surprisingly fun read. There’s a great sense of humour to the writing, the premise is absurd and the characters are all quite mad!
It is a tragic story too of course, and the subtext of the man’s difficult relationship with his family is very sad, but I found this to be one of the most readable classics, and in fact, as soon as I got to the end I started it again from the beginning straight away.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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