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A review by hayleysreads
Investigations of a Dog by Franz Kafka
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Didn’t really understand it that much at first but felt interesting and philosophical, darkly funny at points and confusing but enjoyed. After reading some of the articles linked below and learning more about Kafka’s life and writing style I found a new appreciation for this short story.
This article references it and is interesting, looking at Kafka’s writing style and anxiety fuelled work: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/midnight-madness-franz-kafkas-investigations-of-a-dog-and-other-creatures/
This one is interesting, looking at themes of science vs religion, spiritual vs physical nourishment, music at totality, freedom:
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/m/the-metamorphosis-and-other-stories/summary-and-analysis/investigations-of-a-dog-forschungen-eines-hundes
Interesting article looking at knowledge and self awareness, isolation, alienation, aloneness, contemplation and community: “Despite fond memories of his kin, our narrator admits to being a bit removed from the pack, disconnected by more intimate self-awareness, and thus able to reflect.”:
https://www.theexaminedlife.org/library/investigations-of-a-dog/
This looks interesting also
https://astrofella.wordpress.com/2019/09/28/investigations-of-a-dog-franz-kafka/
This article references it and is interesting, looking at Kafka’s writing style and anxiety fuelled work: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/midnight-madness-franz-kafkas-investigations-of-a-dog-and-other-creatures/
This one is interesting, looking at themes of science vs religion, spiritual vs physical nourishment, music at totality, freedom:
https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/m/the-metamorphosis-and-other-stories/summary-and-analysis/investigations-of-a-dog-forschungen-eines-hundes
Interesting article looking at knowledge and self awareness, isolation, alienation, aloneness, contemplation and community: “Despite fond memories of his kin, our narrator admits to being a bit removed from the pack, disconnected by more intimate self-awareness, and thus able to reflect.”:
https://www.theexaminedlife.org/library/investigations-of-a-dog/
This looks interesting also
https://astrofella.wordpress.com/2019/09/28/investigations-of-a-dog-franz-kafka/