This edition has 201 pages, 53 of which are the actual translated short story by Franz Kafka. I didn't love it, nor did I hate it. Considering its classification as a classic, I'm glad I read it. I did not read the remaining commentary and essays about Metamorphosis and its author, I simply glanced at a few entries. I found some of the statements a real stretch for example: 
 "In terms of Weinberg's theological reading: "Here once again Gregor's exclusion from Jewry is underscored: he no longer finds to his taste the kosher, 'suitable.' food of the ritual cookery which [the milk and white bread] appear to represent, their symbolic white color vouching for their purity". 
 I'm at a loss to know how Weinberg drew that conclusion. No where did the story suggest Gregor was Jewish, as a matter of fact at one point (after Gregor died) "He [his father] crossed himself, and the three women followed his example." Crossing oneself is a ritual blessing made is some Christian denominations and Christians don't keep kosher. This makes little sense to me.