noshelfcontrolll's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
A short, fast read that follows a man after he is turned into a human-sized bug. I was not as in love with this story as I expected myself to be, but the symbolism was there for sure.
mjenae's review against another edition
2.0
I would have enjoyed this story more out of metaphor, but perhaps it would not have been as effective. The writer described everything very well, and although it didn't make me physically sick, it definitely had the potential to.
In general, I dislike stories without hope or redemption, so that was a turn-off for me.
I didn't like any of the characters.
I was intermittently bored and angry almost the entire time.
And I realize that most of these things were probably intended. It's not a bad story, and I can see how people could enjoy it. It has a valid point.
But I'm sorry, I'd rather read something that affirms rather than takes a wrecking ball to my faith in humanity.
In general, I dislike stories without hope or redemption, so that was a turn-off for me.
I didn't like any of the characters.
I was intermittently bored and angry almost the entire time.
And I realize that most of these things were probably intended. It's not a bad story, and I can see how people could enjoy it. It has a valid point.
But I'm sorry, I'd rather read something that affirms rather than takes a wrecking ball to my faith in humanity.
selimhannah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nunoc's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
mimi_means_secret's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cartercanfield's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
markosk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
clovetra's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
oh wow how i loved this.
let me first off say this was given to me through a giveaway here on StoryGraph, and i am so thankful for audrey for giving me this!
this was my first audiobook, and boy was it a treat
i loved not only the story, but the narration techniques, the music, and how i could truly *feel* gregor's despair. also ngl audrey's little recaps are a blessing.
the story itself was so beautiful. i loved how simple it was to grasp the underlying metaphor, yet i could still easily fall in love. kafka's writing has a sort of lyrical sense to it, and im addicted.
also i loved how pathetic gregor was.
i just loved everything about this. i cant put into words why greatly, i just really had a good time reading this.
also this made me cry and literally only 2 other books have done that to me
let me first off say this was given to me through a giveaway here on StoryGraph, and i am so thankful for audrey for giving me this!
this was my first audiobook, and boy was it a treat
i loved not only the story, but the narration techniques, the music, and how i could truly *feel* gregor's despair. also ngl audrey's little recaps are a blessing.
the story itself was so beautiful. i loved how simple it was to grasp the underlying metaphor, yet i could still easily fall in love. kafka's writing has a sort of lyrical sense to it, and im addicted.
also i loved how pathetic gregor was.
i just loved everything about this. i cant put into words why greatly, i just really had a good time reading this.
also this made me cry and literally only 2 other books have done that to me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Body horror, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, and Animal death
sandra58's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0