This story is set during the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. It follows the lives of four characters, Tomas,a womanizing doctor, his wife Tereza, his mistress Sabina, and her lover Franz.
Kundera created each of his characters around an idea. Each embodies a particular philosophy. Physical descriptions are spare except where they are essential to characterization.
This is a compelling read full of ideas, concepts and emotions. Not all of the characters are easily likable, but they are all interesting. Pick this one up if you're interested in existentialism.
P.S. I hear it's nothing like the movie (which leaves out one of the main characters!)
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