The Metamorphosis, Kafka's stroke of genius. A lot of readers have lukewarm or loathing feelings about this novella. I did not enjoy every minute of it, yet it left a huge impression on me. There are various ways you can interpret a story about a guy who turns into a "monstrous verminous bug," but Gregor's story painfully reminded me of the callous, even indifferent attitude with which many people today view human life. When you make new acquaintances, it is worth asking yourself "Would I (literally) trust them with my life?", or, in a more moderate form, "How far would I trust them?" History proves it's not a silly question; Kafka reminds us to think about it.
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