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A review by lotties_corner
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
You would think that a novel about a man waking one morning as a bug would be comedic, but no.
Kafka’s sad and at times grotesque of Gregor’s sudden transformation reflects so much of how we as humans handle work, relationships and illness.
Through three doors, and a multitude of religious references, we are taken through Gregor’s complicated relationship with his father, heightened by his own struggles with communication.
Metamorphosis is an alarming tale of isolation, hurt and rejection that reflects the sad monotony of life for those living with incurable conditions. Kafka shows us that our worth and self-perception too often comes from others.
Kafka’s sad and at times grotesque of Gregor’s sudden transformation reflects so much of how we as humans handle work, relationships and illness.
Through three doors, and a multitude of religious references, we are taken through Gregor’s complicated relationship with his father, heightened by his own struggles with communication.
Metamorphosis is an alarming tale of isolation, hurt and rejection that reflects the sad monotony of life for those living with incurable conditions. Kafka shows us that our worth and self-perception too often comes from others.
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness