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A powerful, raw read on man's lack of control in his life.
The book starts off slow, but picks up about 10% of the way through. Heavily a character driven book, with each of the main "protagonists" adding incredible amounts of depth. The dialogue is sharp enough to cut your hands while you hold the book. Kundera also gives us a glimpse into the mind of each character - not enough to be omniscient, but just enough to satiate us and whet our appetite for what's to come next.
The irony in this book is brilliant. As it's critique on institutions.
Admittedly it gets a little confusing at points, but it's well worth the extra time & re-reading.
The book starts off slow, but picks up about 10% of the way through. Heavily a character driven book, with each of the main "protagonists" adding incredible amounts of depth. The dialogue is sharp enough to cut your hands while you hold the book. Kundera also gives us a glimpse into the mind of each character - not enough to be omniscient, but just enough to satiate us and whet our appetite for what's to come next.
The irony in this book is brilliant. As it's critique on institutions.
Admittedly it gets a little confusing at points, but it's well worth the extra time & re-reading.