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3.68 AVERAGE
reflective
sad
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
im sad for him. he died na way pake iyang family niya. all they care is ma discard na siya sa ilang balay tungod sa iyang pagka insect (bug) niya and in that case di sya kalihok sa buhatonon sa balay so nahimo siyang burden sa ila.
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
hopeful
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:
No
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't think I really knew what this book was supposed to be about, even though I knew it was really famous. My first thought was that it was really short. The book I got from the library is around 200 pages, but only 55 of those pages is the actual story. The rest is the introduction, notes on the text, various comments by the author, and critical essays. And the ending was not what I expected, a little anticlimactic, actually. Though I suppose when you really think about it, there's no other way it could have ended.... But yes, it's essentially a three-chapter book about a man who wakes up one morning to find that he's been transformed into a human-sized beetle.
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started with the Muirs’ translation — TBD on whether I learn German for the sole purpose of becoming a true Kafka enthusiast
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
"The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is an iconic work that explores themes of alienation and identity through the surreal transformation of Gregor Samsa into a giant insect. Kafka's ability to evoke a deeply unsettling atmosphere and his profound philosophical insights are commendable. However, the dense prose, repetitive narrative, and lack of clear resolution may challenge some readers. While it offers much to ponder for those interested in existential questions, its unconventional style and bleak themes may not resonate with everyone, making it a significant yet potentially difficult read.