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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
fast-paced
I don't understand why this is such a significant work of fiction.
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book felt slow, but it was still a good read regardless!
I left the story feeling upset/frustrated, but that clearly is the author’s intention. The meaning behind The Metamorphosis is debated, but the general idea is that a situation beyond Gregor Samsa’s control has left him incapable of being the sole provider for his family. Some people see it as a mental illness metaphor because of Kafka’s personal history, but I interpreted it as about becoming physically disabled? Either way, Gregor was no longer perceived as a person because he could no longer contribute in the way he was expected to. There isn’t much plot, but it says so much about these characters, societal roles, and ableism.
I left the story feeling upset/frustrated, but that clearly is the author’s intention. The meaning behind The Metamorphosis is debated, but the general idea is that a situation beyond Gregor Samsa’s control has left him incapable of being the sole provider for his family. Some people see it as a mental illness metaphor because of Kafka’s personal history, but I interpreted it as about becoming physically disabled? Either way, Gregor was no longer perceived as a person because he could no longer contribute in the way he was expected to. There isn’t much plot, but it says so much about these characters, societal roles, and ableism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Mental illness
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Sexism
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
this is my first kafka read. as much as his works said to have many many interpretations, personally for me i could relate with the relationship of a father and his child. as he himself has been a subject to such cannot be ever forgotten.
"all the steps he takes to make himself better to be good to his family fails as he is not one of them"
"all the steps he takes to make himself better to be good to his family fails as he is not one of them"