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by Milan Kundera (Author) "The idea of eternal return is a mysterious one, and Nietzsche has often perplexed other philosophers with it: to think that everything recurs as we..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews
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Jonathan Oliver employs a husky-voiced tone that proves the right match for this darkish story, one that requires of listeners a dollop of patience. Set first in Czechoslovakia, then in Switzerland, Kundera's story tells the sometimes laborious story of a womanizing Czech surgeon forced to flee the Russian invasion and take on menial roles, giving his passion for the flesh a slighly different perspective, as he is no longer a doctor but just a window-washer. His relationship with this current female-of-choice, the interesting and puzzling Tereza, is at the center of the novel. Oliver is good, very good, pausing with great effect, having just the right amount of low-key drama and contemplative musing in his narration. He's a good fit for a book that not everyone will like, but those who stay the course will generally be pleased they did. T.H. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

-- Jim Miller, Newsweek
"Kundera has raised the novel of ideas to a new level of dreamlike lyricism and emotional intensity."

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics (April 7, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060932139
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060932138
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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