The Metamorphosis

Franz Kafka

13 people recommended it in 12 threads, 2009–2025.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's your favorite book you've read? 2025 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2022 and recommend for 2023 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What book changed your life? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Some Favorite Non-Technical Books (2018) 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which books have made you introspect? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What is the best fiction book you've ever read? 2013 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best book you read in 2010 and briefly why 2010 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books that changed your life? 2010 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best Philosophical Books? 2010 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation