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The Book of Laughter and ForgettingMilan KunderaHarper PerennialPerhaps Kundera's most famous work save for The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Laughter is part novel, part a series of related short stories. It's part humor, part history, with themes and characters popping up in unexpected places. The books most distinctly poly situation revolves around Eva and Karel, and the question of how to deal with their lover when Mama arrives. Funny, charming, insightful, this book should be read for far more than this poly situation, but that particular story is worth the price of the book alone.
Matthew Rodbro rated this book a 9 and said:
Kundera has created a novel of masterful insight. Endowed with political
undertones, the author gives insight into the nature of the forces that drive man.
Weaving a remarkable tale, he masterfully expounds on the interplay of greed, passion,
mysticism, and interdependence, while documenting the bitter sadness of the Czech
occupation. This is a must read for anyone blessed with a soul.
vala rated this book a 8 and said:
The book of Laughter and Forgetting" reveales the cruel world ruled by the sick politicians. Kundera discovers devilish side of the human laughter, and praises sincere laugh that's distinct of the laughter beyond joking. Kundera examines the dark side of communism writing using the pieces of his autobiography. He describes the brainwashed nation and the fugitives that are looking for salvation in memory.
This book opens the door to one different world, the world you have to discover.
This is the sword that fights human ignorance.
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