19.6k reviews for:

Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

3.68 AVERAGE

greenthestars's review against another edition

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One of the saddest stories ever. For me, it read as an exploration of trauma and how isolating it can be. It also made me think about how difficult it is to try to put on a mask for others to show up for them, and what happens when it can't be done anymore.

azyet24's review against another edition

3.0

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A cute little story that added more depth than anticipated. I quite enjoyed it.

9hyz's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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*FROM THE NOTION*

1st full read (thu @29 May 2025 → thu @5 June 2025) ~ the inevitable ending from an unlikely beginning. i’m starting to understand the term, 'Kafkaesque'

airic_fenn's review against another edition

4.0

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Kafka really asked “would you still love me if I was a worm?” And the answer was a hard NO.

almica1's review against another edition

1.0

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

tonna's review against another edition

3.75

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A very interesting read. Makes you want to live more truly to yourself and chase your dreams instead of becoming a spineless beetle. Makes you think what animal or creature would reflect your spirit.

salva_ggs's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

braxton57's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad 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: Complicated

artemisf's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective sad 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

buud_w0rm's review against another edition

4.25

dark sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes