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Metamorphosis
- A BBC Radio 4 Reading
- Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Benedict Cumberbatch reads Franz Kafka's famous story of man-turned-insect, Metamorphosis.
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After a night of troubled dreams, Gregor Samsa wakes to discover that he has turned into a huge, monstrous, cockroach-like creature, with an armour-plated back and multiple limbs.
Gradually, he comes to terms with his new state - but his parents and sister are horrified and increasingly revolted. To them, Gregor is unclean, verminous and entirely repellent, and as he becomes more and more of a burden, their horror turns to a terrible indifference....
First published in 1915, Kafka's surreal existential novella explores concepts such as the absurdity of life, alienation and the disconnect between mind and body. Read by Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek, The Imitation Game), this tale - often described as one of the greatest in the history of fiction - is chilling, captivating and darkly comic.
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- Veenit
- 22-03-24
Interesting take on family dynamics
When I started out with the book, the storyline felt quite lame, In fact, the entire book doesn't have any out of the ordinary plot. However, it does bring to light the complex dynamics of family. It reminded me of the quote - Blood is thicker than water. However as the family goes through hardships this bond is tested to its limits. One could even draw parallels of metamorphosis being akin to being different from the socially accepted norm be it physically, socially, culturally or intellectualy. In each of these cases, there would be similar strain on relationships and the true character of people around you would come to light.
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- Anonymous
- 16-01-21
Loved it
I had read the novel a long time back and I can say this is one of the few audiobooks I've listened to that does the book justice. Benedict Cumberbatch is such a great narrator!
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-05-22
irritating music alert
I enjoyed the story and narration, but irritating musing before and end of every chapter, spoils the experience.
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- Nimisha
- 25-05-19
Great narration, sad story
Benedict's narration made the story captive.. I'd hoped something happy for Gregor in the end.
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- Pramit P Panthayil
- 17-06-20
Moving
Graphic, spellbinding and cold. Thoroughly enjoyed it till the end.
The narration by Cumberbatch is impeccable, as well.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Phalguni Pradhan
- 21-07-20
Dark and Symbolic
The book means to say that everything is ok as long as life is ok. once there is some change, the whole world changes.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-23
harsh reality but a good example
it shows how selfish and self serving a family can be
getting rid of the guy as he wasn't useful anymore.
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- Deepika Sarangi
- 29-09-19
Loved the story.
It relates so much to real life of terminally ill patients. How they get treated and how families feel glad they meet their end.
Sad but true ending.
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- Rajib Chakrabarti
- 11-06-21
The fragility of relationships.
Deeply disturbing. And very realistic. The closest of relationships undergo a metamorphosis when one loses respectability.
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- Ankur
- 12-04-20
Lovely!
Loved the story.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s voice and voice modulations are so amazing that its a delight to listen to this book.
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