A review by ishu_u
Dearest Father by Franz Kafka

emotional sad fast-paced

4.25

i have only read one work by franz kafka so far but i think he and i are soulmates in some sense now 😭 almost everything he talked about resonated really well with me and the relationship i have w my own father. i often feel lacking whenever i'm around my father, like nothing i do will be good enough for him and he is pretty much the reason why i've grown up to become so comfortable w doubting myself. i also feel like i'm always unconsciously seeking my father's approval. even when i say i'll do things for myself, i want him to see me succeed and tell me that i did a good job. so, yes, this book hit close to home.