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  Metamorphosis Franz Kafka     The whole family is in the rush of Onam and here I am writing another review. The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a modernist novella that leaves a deep mark on the reader. In this story, we step into the life of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect, my guess and imagination-a cockroach. What follows is not just the tale of a shocking transformation, but an exploration of alienation, family duty, and the fragility of human relationships.      The narrative takes us through Gregor’s gradual realization of his condition and the heartbreaking reactions of his family. Once the provider of the household, Gregor now becomes a burden, hidden away in his room, avoided, and eventually rejected. Kafka’s writing captures both the physical horror of Gregor’s situation and the quiet tragedy of his emotional isolation. At the beginning we see a caring sister who ev...

 

  Wonder R J Palacio      Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a realistic fiction novel that truly touches the heart. In this book we step into the life of August Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference that makes him stand out wherever he goes. For years, he has been homeschooled, but now he faces the challenge of entering a regular school for the first time.      The story follows Auggie as he navigates the ups and downs of fifth grade—dealing with stares, whispers, and sometimes even cruel remarks. Yet, what makes this book powerful is not just the struggles but the way Auggie slowly wins over people with his kindness, humor, and quiet courage. Palacio also shifts the perspective to his sister, his friends, and even other classmates, which gives us a deeper understanding of how one person’s presence can change many lives. The book is in first person narrative narrated by different characters and sometimes feels like a diary by many people.  ...