The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Jan 09, 2009 10:31

I'm currently reading 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' by Milan Kundera. I must confess I've been reading this book for ages now, it’s taking me a long time to finish this book. The reason why it is taking me so long is this; this is a very, very good book, it’s very beautifully written. It's like a fine and intricate wine, that rolls off the ( Read more... )

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babyshoe January 9 2009, 16:17:54 UTC
I was speaking to my friend about this book in Borders a few weeks ago. She said she enjoyed it but had no idea what it was about. A woman overheard and came over to say she liked it too but also had no clue what it was about.
Just thought I'd share.

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rhedkrow January 9 2009, 16:23:34 UTC
Hahaha, that makes me laugh...it's not so much a story but a philisophical journey on the human psyche. well that's what I think anyway. I am really loving the book, it's wonderfully written, but it's not like ordinary novels where they have a basica plot, middle climax and ending. it's hard to describe.

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babyshoe January 9 2009, 16:33:33 UTC
I will put it on my list, it sounds interesting.
I have a huge pile of books to get through though so it probably won't be for a while.

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