A review by jeslis
Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka

tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Notes:
- Kafka's imagery is extremely vivid and harrowing despite surrounding somewhat mundane settings.
- I feel like Kafka is a good classic to start with and analyse once you know his biographical history — themes of parenthood, fear, horror to do with the mundane world, bureaucracy, etc.
- Some favs from this collection: Metamorphosis, Before The Law, The Coal-Scuttle Rider, Children on the Country Road.
- There were some I didn't really care much about though so final ranking for overall enjoyment.

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