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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “"In February 1948, Communist leader Klement Gottwald stepped out on the balcony of a Baroque palace in Prague to address the hundreds of thousands of his fellow citizens packed into Old Town Square. " |
Didn’t Like It “I guess if it were possible to give half stars on Shelfari I would give this 2.5 stars because to say that "I didn't like it" about this book isn't quite true. There are certainly things to like about this book. Overall though, I feel that with its seven parts this novel (which is almost like a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I guess if it were possible to give half stars on Shelfari I would give this 2.5 stars because to say that "I didn't like it" about this book isn't quite true. There are certainly things to like about this book. Overall though, I feel that with its seven parts this novel (which is almost like a series of short stories) has a schizophrenic feel to it which makes it hard to extract Kundera's themes and morals.”
Alex D wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It could be a 4, but I don't remember it so well anymore. All of Kundera's books are pretty good, and they are filled with insightful observations into the essence of being human and what that means for human relationships.”
Bryan G wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it.”
Tyla F wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Visai nieko.”
Viktorija M wrote this review Sunday, April 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I have recently gotten into Kundera and this book is a perfect example of why I love him. In a series of interrelated short stories, Kundera reveals all the thoughts and trivialities of his characters, without losing the feel of a novel. To me, his stories really brush up against life. I don't know how he does it, but I aspire to write like him someday.
bexie t wrote this review Friday, February 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Kundera is one of the best writers I know. He went through a lot of poverty in his homeland and his characters reflect it. Those who are poor have nothing but love to give and sometimes he shows that this is just not enough. His major work is The Unbearable Lightness of Being and I thought Immortality was also very interesting, demonstrating to us that everything is irrational, yet interrelated. ”
connie k wrote this review Saturday, October 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Sometimes I get tired of Kundera's sexism, his groupings of men and women, and descriptions of their nature... But he writes beautifully, and depicts his characters honestly. This book is about everything -- politics, history, relationships, friendships, and it all intertwines in this strangely disjointed but perfectly sculpted way.”
Leslie T wrote this review Tuesday, July 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
