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Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

3.68 AVERAGE


gregor didn’t really have to ponder the age old question: “would you still love me if i was a bug” seeing as his family went right ahead and answered that for him

Profoundly strange and yet still enduring.

They weren’t kidding, this shit is depressing 
reflective sad tense
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark emotional medium-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: No
dark reflective sad 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
dark emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging dark emotional reflective sad
reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I dont know if its my opinion or that it had been “inspired “ by other reviewers ive seen but i hate how his family just moved on, he gave his life his entire being to serving his family, providing, caring just for them to decide he wasnt that important its like taking the “would you love me as a worm” thing a few levels and heres this book but its so much more serious it shows you how every member of the family saw the mc realistically. I dont wanna go off track it was a fun little read would do it again

I read through the anthology rather swiftly, all three stories are written very well (even though they are translated). It amazes me how Kafka manages to describe complex feelings and stories in so little words.

The analogy in 'Metamorphosis' of Samsa turning into an insect effortlessly captures the feelings of becoming a burden, creating a sense of helplessnesss. 'In The Penal Colony' shows the violence of power by a public punishment where ''guilt is never to be doubted'' and neither is the non-metaphorical injustice and inhumanity this story describes. Finally, 'The Judgement' is a very straightforward story which as sad as it may be, seems more like it could be a short autobiography of Kafka.

In brief, I adore Kafka's poetic, light way of writing on heavier meanings and feelings. I undoubtedly wish to read more of his works.