allie_schallert 's review for:

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

3.0

dark reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I read this book as a unique depiction of grief, whether sickness or disability. The writing is simple and understandable while painting a portrait of a family changes after losing their main breadwinner. It’s sad how quickly they are relieved after being unburdened by Gregor, not realizing how they burdened him and he willingly took it. I also thought the bug concept would be weird, but, although my interpretation may be off, Kafka fully committed to the idea and made it a valuable device to relay the story’s meaning. There is an overall sinister tone in what Gregor endures at the neglect of his family that really hits home with the improved attitudes of the characters at the end of the book.