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"He remained annoyed with himself until he realized that not knowing what he wanted was actually quite natural.
We can never know what to want, because, living only one life, we can neither compare it with our previous lives nor perfect it in our lives to come.
Was it better to be with Tereza or to remain alone?
There is no means of testing which decision is better, because there is no basis for comparison. We live everything as it comes, without warning, like an actor going on cold. And what can l ...more
We can never know what to want, because, living only one life, we can neither compare it with our previous lives nor perfect it in our lives to come.
Was it better to be with Tereza or to remain alone?
There is no means of testing which decision is better, because there is no basis for comparison. We live everything as it comes, without warning, like an actor going on cold. And what can l ...more
Comedy and tragedy, the novel looks at human existence. Geographically it connects Prague, Geneva, Paris, Thailand and the United States. It explores the relationship of husband and wife (Tomas and Tereza) and their beloved dog named Karenin.Tomas is epic womanizer. Tereza has a strong hold over Tomas through her weakness but doesn't realize this until they are old. "when people are fairly young and the musical composition of their lives is still in its opening bars, they can go about writing it
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Milan Kundera's masterwork "Unbearable Lightness of Being" made an indelible impression on me as a young man. It is an incredible work of existential fiction that somehow manages to carry out the promise of that title with meaning, insight and with a powerful human connection.
Very readable, but requires concentration. I loved it. I'm almost afraid to go back and read it again, because I'm afraid it might not have the same power the second time around.... twenty some years later. ...more
Very readable, but requires concentration. I loved it. I'm almost afraid to go back and read it again, because I'm afraid it might not have the same power the second time around.... twenty some years later. ...more
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