Part One

[theduckthief]

This topic is for discussion of Part One.

As the book is quite short I think two weeks is enough time for everyone to finish the book.

I can't wait to discuss it with you guys!

[theduckthief]

It was a quick afternoon read.

The version I read had some analysis of the story in the back of the book with allusions to religion and sexuality that I didn't really find in the book at all. Are these people just grasping at straws?

I've always heard that Gregor Samsa turned into a cockroach but in the book it says "monstrous vermin". Why do you think that is?

Some of the sentences were overlong resulting in confusion for me. One example is a description of Samsa's new body. Could not visualize what Kafka was talking about.

Also, I sense some daddy problems with Kafka.

[Brynn]

Haha, Kafka definitely had lots of familial and daddy problems when he was younger, which is why a lot of his books represent some sort of "struggle". If we're going in the direction of Kafka books then I think "The Trial" should definitely be read. (By the way, I hope it's okay that I'm just jumping in like this!)

[theduckthief]

Don't worry about jumping in.

The next book selection will depend on what's suggested and voted on. I'm still gunning for Candide because I've got a copy handy.

[S. Kay]

Ditto to that, duck. Maybe next month. :)