A review by oceanumn
The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by Milan Kundera

challenging dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.25

I understand the context in which the book was written, but it still does come across rather misogynistic, degrading the plot-driving women to fools with desirable body features. 
I found the first 1/4 of the book quite boring, 2/4 part was okay, 3/4 was more engaging than the latter, and the last quarter was absolutely dreadful to read with (tw) mentions of rape and abuse (all of which premeditated quite in advance).

To be honest, wouldn’t pick up the book again. Didn’t laugh much, and already forgotten half the plot. 
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