The Castle

That was an incredibly frustrating and anxiety-inducing read, but that is exactly what makes it so powerful. Kafka captures the feeling of being trapped in endless bureaucracy, searching for answers that never seem to come.

What struck me most is how relevant the novel still feels. We live in a world of bureaucracy, from governments to condo boards and workplace administrations. So much time is wasted navigating rules, procedures, asking for approvals and layers of authority, often leaving individuals feeling powerless and insignificant.