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A review by saskiajuliette
Identity by Milan Kundera, Linda Asher
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I discovered this book in a thrift shop and decided to pick it up because it intrigued me. It is definitely an interesting read with a few exceptional moments, but I wasn’t blown away. Kundera seems to almost have used his characters as personal messengers for his philosophical musings, delving into a variety of life’s questions and dilemmas. I enjoyed those moments of contemplation, although often it veered into the abstract.
The narrative mostly made me feel really sorry for the confusing and tumultuous relationship between Chantal and Jean-Marc. There seems to be a lot of unhealthy frustration and insecurity that is troubling them. Identity was an interesting side-step out of my comfort zone, but there were certainly moments where I found myself scratching my head, thinking, "Did that even make sense?"
The narrative mostly made me feel really sorry for the confusing and tumultuous relationship between Chantal and Jean-Marc. There seems to be a lot of unhealthy frustration and insecurity that is troubling them. Identity was an interesting side-step out of my comfort zone, but there were certainly moments where I found myself scratching my head, thinking, "Did that even make sense?"