Does anyone here like Kafka?

[rachel89]

Does anyone here like read Kafka? I find Metamorphosis to be a very captivating tale.

[Ms Grace]

I've only read Metamorphosis and that was many many years ago. It probably has some interesting parallels to how families treat their trans relatives though.

[Donna Elvira]

Many years ago, when I was around 16-17,  I read Metamorphosis, The Trial, America, The Castle and his letters to Milena. At the time I found him totally captivating but think I would find him very difficult to stomach now. Way too bleak and no happy endings.
Very powerful writing though, certainly worth reading at least once in one's life. 

[Me the Girl]

I read Metamorphosis in college and I found it very interesting, but I haven't read any Kafka in several years since then.  I did watch Orson Welles's version of The Trial.  I found it extremely frustrating to get through.  I realize it is about a man in a situation that is supposed to be absurd and confusing, but it just wasn't enjoyable to sit through.

[Cindy]

I like the rhythm in Kafka and his descriptive power of human psyche, but I also like Wagner's operas so I'm probably just odd