This is a Quirk Classic reworking of "The Metamorphosis" (with "The Trial" added in to, presumably, make it longer) wherein Gregor Samsa wakes up as an adorable kitten instead of an insect.
The concept is a fun one, but difficult to pull off. The essence of Kafka's work is oozing depression and ennui, whereas who the hell can be unhappy around an adorable kitten? It makes for an odd reading experience that is neither "aww kitty" nor "oh how I love to loll around in depressed author land." It's a fun concept that maybe should have become an internet meme like Business Cat instead of an entire book.
Also, the illustrations somehow manage to be not adorable in spite of all involving kittens. I'm not sure how the illustrator managed to pull that off.
Overall I'd say that I don't feel like I wasted my time reading this, per se, but I also sort of wish I'd just re-read "The Metamorphosis" and hunted down a copy of "The Trial." As someone who can be a bit of an emo reader at times, nothing beats Kafka's brand of ennui and depression. Why brighten it up with a kitty? Just.....why?
I'd recommend this book to that odd juxtaposition of reader who loves depressing European lit and doesn't mind it being brightened up by an adorable kitty. I think only you will know if that describes you.
Check out my full review. (Link will be live on September 13, 2011).
The concept is a fun one, but difficult to pull off. The essence of Kafka's work is oozing depression and ennui, whereas who the hell can be unhappy around an adorable kitten? It makes for an odd reading experience that is neither "aww kitty" nor "oh how I love to loll around in depressed author land." It's a fun concept that maybe should have become an internet meme like Business Cat instead of an entire book.
Also, the illustrations somehow manage to be not adorable in spite of all involving kittens. I'm not sure how the illustrator managed to pull that off.
Overall I'd say that I don't feel like I wasted my time reading this, per se, but I also sort of wish I'd just re-read "The Metamorphosis" and hunted down a copy of "The Trial." As someone who can be a bit of an emo reader at times, nothing beats Kafka's brand of ennui and depression. Why brighten it up with a kitty? Just.....why?
I'd recommend this book to that odd juxtaposition of reader who loves depressing European lit and doesn't mind it being brightened up by an adorable kitty. I think only you will know if that describes you.
Check out my full review. (Link will be live on September 13, 2011).
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