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

challenging funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have mixed feelings about The Book of Laughter and Forgetting. The book is for the most part brilliant and thought-provoking. I love how Kundera weaves his narration into his characters’ stories. His writing is profound and reflective of history, memory, relationships, artistry, life, and death. 
 
BIG eeeeek moments as well. But, believe it or not, the cringe bits don’t compel me to write off Kundera completely because I do find his writing contemplative rather than definitive/ pushing a dangerous view. I still feel that Kundera is an excellent writer and I’d love to read more of his novels. 
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