A review by fairymaiden20
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I had to read this book about five times for my german class, and I still cried every time I read it. The metaphor (or is it literal..?) offers plenty of room for interpretation and striking analysis. I've never felt so understood by a book, but it was quite an excruciating read for that same reason. 
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