288 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060997007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 21 April 1998
Description
Farewell Waltz is a dark farce that takes on sex, murder, and motherhood with a lightheartedness at once chilling and profound. It is one of Kundera's most accessible novels. Celebrated and distinguished, with an international following, Kundera c...
Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews
Moods
funny 35%
dark 30%
tense 30%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Abortion, MurderModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Rape
288 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060997007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 21 April 1998
Description
Farewell Waltz is a dark farce that takes on sex, murder, and motherhood with a lightheartedness at once chilling and profound. It is one of Kundera's most accessible novels. Celebrated and distinguished, with an international following, Kundera c...
Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews
Moods
funny 35%
dark 30%
tense 30%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Abortion, MurderModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Rape