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Lightness of Book: 158 grams
Book of Laughter? No.
Literary Immortality: Low
Laughable Loves count: 1
Naked characters count: 2
My least favourite Kundera book so far - I was excited by the concept of the novel, and some parts were interesting to read, but others were predictable and there was a lack of magical passages which leave an impression, as in his previous books I'd read (or am I just getting used to his style?). The latter end was especially disappointing as it felt disjointed and somewhat artificial. I think I might stop seeing you for a while, Milan.
Book of Laughter? No.
Literary Immortality: Low
Laughable Loves count: 1
Naked characters count: 2
My least favourite Kundera book so far - I was excited by the concept of the novel, and some parts were interesting to read, but others were predictable and there was a lack of magical passages which leave an impression, as in his previous books I'd read (or am I just getting used to his style?). The latter end was especially disappointing as it felt disjointed and somewhat artificial. I think I might stop seeing you for a while, Milan.
He stares at her, unable to understand what she is saying, what she means. She is sad because men don't turn to look at her any more? He wants to say to her: And me? What about me? Me who goes searching for you for kilometres on the beach, me who shouts your name in tears and who could chase after you the length and breadth of the planet?
He doesn't say it. Instead, slowly, his tone low, he repeats her words: 'Men don't turn to look at you any more. Is that really why you're sad?'