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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
3.5
challenging dark sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Before listening to this story I only knew that the protagonist turns into some sort of bug. After listening, I now understand why it's a classic. In my view, this is a story about living with a chronic and debilitating disability. It is both incredibly haunting and poignant, and deserves to be reread nowadays.