Reviews

La metamorfosis by Franz Kafka

almpjepalmpjepepernoot's review against another edition

funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

becandthebooks's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 I was so drawn in at the beginning. I was so intrigued, and found the premises weird and funny. As the novella went on though I felt like it lost some spark. The story is up for interpretation, but it is mainly about society and the treatment of others (and in my mind even animals - but acknowledging that when this was written it would have been about being treated like an animal), therefore, there isn't much spark to be had and unfortunately I did kind of lose interest.

“His growing lack of concern for the others hardly surprised him, whereas previously he had prided himself on being considerate.” Honestly Gregor, I don't blame ya! Treat others how you want to be treated. 

samitdhull's review against another edition

dark sad tense 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

3.75

avikiwi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense 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

5.0

ofc its a 5. its a fucking franz kafka book.

pdalsky's review against another edition

3.0

It's not what I remember the novella being like, but I did read that like 14 years ago.

aryareads's review against another edition

1.0

Nope

irenegeminian's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rousl's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

flailingcactus's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

catedge's review against another edition

5.0

I hated every single word of this book - it was amazing