Kockroach

If there's a musical equivalent of a one hit wonder in the literary world then Tyler Knox is the holder of such a title. With only one novel to date, which was published over two years ago, Knox may not be scurrying up the book charts ever again. However that one novel, 'Kockroach', shines like a diamond in a coalmine.
Anyone who is familiar with Franz Kafka's short story "Metamorphosis", where a male turns into a cockroach, will notice that this notion has been turned on its thorax in this highly entertaining romp where a cockroach wakes up to find himself human. Now although this sounds very weird, and indeed it is, Knox makes it believable with his wonderful story telling ability. A mix of wit, love, rueful Kafkaesque reflection and show more human innocence all told in a flawless noir style make this a must read for humans and transformed cockroaches alike. show less

This is the most unusual book I have read in years. If you don't mind the premise that a cockroach awakes to find itself a human, and are willing to go with it, you'll get some laughs and interesting observations on human life, as well as the natural history of cockroaches. I felt the ending was a bit anticlimactic.

Darkly humourous reversal of Kafka's "Metamorphosis, " this book was fun and disturbing. Well researched from the cockroach aspect, and set in interesting times (the 50's & beyond).

Prima metà curiosa, grottesca e divertente, poi l'originalità dell'assunto iniziale si perde un po', il libro diventa per certi versi più "normale", una mezza delusione.

First half weird, grotesque and funny, then the originality diminishes a bit, the story becomes more "classic", something of a disappointment.

Cockroaches only understand two things: fear and greed. Excellent starting points for a gangster.