Indeed so. There were many lessons I learned through reading not only The Metamorphosis, but also his other works. His handle of the mechanics of writing--and often the deliberate breaking of them--is inspiring.

It is precisely that he made me care and invest in an insect so well that I had to study what he did and use that in my own writing.

Thank you for enjoying and reading (and of course for the Curie upvote!), and I'm pleased my study of Kafka resonated so well. Much appreciation!