Oh Kundera! You're such a wonderful storyteller! Yet, even you have your underwhelming moments. This book is quite possibly my least favorite novel of yours, but even then I so admire the wordplay, the narrative and scenes that I couldn't help saying I like it.

Like most Kundera novels, this book is another one of his puppet-shows where he gives his rag-dolls a little more depth with each scene (just enough to make the reader think and relate, but never too much). The book explores the theme of personal identity as the characters each have their own perceptions in conflict over seduction, infidelity and passion.