I probably shouldn't admit it, but I actually hadn't ever read anything by Kafka before. I of course knew a bit what to expect, since I've heard of him and know the definition of Kafkaesque. I was still a little surprised at how dark the story ended, though. (I won't ruin it by telling you.) A young travelling salesman who supports his family wakes one morning feeling very strange. He soon discovers he has turned into a bug. (I believe he's a cockroach.) He is amazingly unfazed by this turn of events. His family gradually loses their hope that he will change back and treat him accordingly.
This is a short easy read and worth the time, but don't read it if you're looking for a pick-me-up!
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