Metamorphosis
N**
Definitely a must read!
"Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka is a mesmerizing and unsettling novella that delves into themes of alienation, transformation, and the absurdity of existence. The story follows Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Kafka's writing is like a surreal and nightmarish journey into the psyche, as Gregor navigates his new reality and the reactions of those around him. The novella is a profound exploration of identity and the disintegration of human connections. Through its layers of symbolism and psychological depth, "Metamorphosis" challenges conventional norms and invites readers to question the boundaries between the self and the world. If you're intrigued by thought-provoking literature that blurs reality and symbolism, this novella is a haunting and unforgettable experience. 📚🪰
N**S
Brilliant narrative
Hands down the weirdest book that I have ever read. Kafka's storytelling is brilliant. It grips you with the narrative. The start is funny... But the struggles are real. The tyranny of a man stuck in the corporate world, earning money for the family is relatable. The aloofness of the family members as they grow exhausted to the situation is hard pinching but true. Somewhere in the middle, i lost how one can get so accepting of the unfair situations. But that's the harsh truth, we live as if it will never end, sweating the small stuff, just running in circles. If you stop one day nothing will come to an end. The world doesn't stop. The ending is real... When you make parallels with the dogma of society.
T**S
Good book
Sad story yet a good one.I Will try other books from Franz KafkaHeard a lot about him.🙂
K**R
Nice book
I like it I am 12
K**R
Short and interesting
Though it may appear difficult to understand it is a light read. Surreal use of symbolism. Can be completed in one sitting.
T**1
Ok for what it offers at this price range.
The print quality and the binding glue is ok for this price range. Yet to read the book complete.
M**V
Best out there.
Not worthy of commenting on the content of book. But the quality of pages, text was really good.
R**Y
A Must Read
Awesome read. Definitely get it in your Library. Must have. Pick it up and you wont regret by doing so.
A**I
Unique
The Metamorphosis is quite the peculiar little book. I'm glad that I've averted the fate of reading it in my school years because I probably would have ended up loathing it without bothering to understand the true meaning behind it."I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself."
K**L
Probably Kafka's Best
Classic Franz Kafka, quite possibly his best work, definitely in the top ten. I absolutely loved this. Have read it a number of times over the years, and though I have it in a couple of Kafka collections I prefer to have it as a copy on its own. I would recommend this to any book lover. If you know Kafka then you probably know this work anyway. If you are not familiar with his work but curious then this is a definite, a must buy.
R**R
perfect
the book is tiny and super cute. I love the penguin edition with this beautiful design on the cover. The price too is asolutely right, even economic I'd say. I bought it as a gift, but I'd buy it again to keep it for myself. Highly reccomanded.
E**A
Poorly written but still worth a read
I agree with CaSundara on all points: this book had amazing potential but fails to see it through. Kafka explores quite a few issues in a short space (and I disagree about the lack of a plot, though it's very simple) and did leave me feeling chilled. Gregor's transformation can stand as an allegory for so many things, including but not limited to sudden unemployment and disability (which speaks to my own experience). Metamorphosis is so poorly written, however, that the message is hard to reach and difficult to decipher. Sentences are unnecessarily long, grammatically unsound, and use insane numbers of semi-colons while simultaneously misusing commas. Minor characters (non-family) don't get names and are not clearly differentiated, so I am still unclear on who did/said what (most notably the trio of gentlemen tenants).Some things never quite break the cultural barrier: the narrative is unapologetically misogynistic (probably as a result of the publication period circa 1915), and while Gregor *claims* his family to be poverty-stricken as a result of his transformation, they can still afford to hire more than one maid. The dissonance between actual poverty and Gregor's idea of it made it very difficult to sympathise with his family; they came off as lazy and far too reliant on Gregor's overworked lifestyle on top of neglectful and abusive. They may even be deliberately unsympathetic, but it's hard to really tell for sure.Overall, I can't quite figure out how this has so many good reviews, both on and off Amazon, or why it is so "influential". Other works have explored the same themes before and since, and did a much better job with much better characterisation. That said, however, I still find myself thinking about Metamorphis a week after reading, so it must clearly have done something right.
C**M
Metamorphosis is a book by Franz Kafta. Kafra has ...
Metamorphosis is a book by Franz Kafta. Kafra has writing a short story about a bleak and humorous tale about a sales man living with his parents who are reliant on his job as a sales man as financial aid.Gregory is a travelling sales man who one day wakes up to find he has transformed in an insect. He wakes to discover his new body and how to adopt to the new condition he is in. Gregory notices his body has six legs and describes himself as an insect. His sister steps up to the plate as Gregory no longer has the ability to work. The family itself also changes, so it is not just a story of a man with an insect body.The story never discloses which insect it is, which is the intriguing part. Which can be evident is that Kafta has left this open to your mind. Your interpretation of what condition Gregory has. Gregory may well be an insect but I suspect something more sinister.
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