Reviews

Identity by Milan Kundera, Linda Asher

eli02's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

mrsbrewcrew's review against another edition

2.0

A good read for provoking thought... I read a chapter or two & stewed on them. I spent days ruminating on the idea of friendship being to "provide a mirror so the other person can contemplate his image from the past". However, the ending of the book was somewhat anti-climatic, and uncreative compared to the rest of the story.

olivarenzetti's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

cami19's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

franziska_piffer's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

saralasara's review against another edition

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thehotcrossbun's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

daisyinthebooks's review against another edition

funny reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

juniper77's review against another edition

4.25

Thought-provoking page-turner. I'm going to be thinking about this for a while, esp the ideas of friendship utility, multiple identities in different places, the tree of possibilities, and eyes. 

outoftheofficeagain's review against another edition

4.0

Mundanity, companionship, memory, the erotic, friendship and love and identity woven throughout this tiny little novella, explored with such interest by Milan Kundera and translated by Linda Asher. 

I finished this in a day weeks ago but I keep thinking of points made in this one. Such an absolute treat! This is my first Milan Kundera and it definitely won’t be my last. Any reccs for the next I should pick up?

Sorry it’s such a short review. I just figured short was better than nothing at all. I really liked this one, and liked the “older” protagonists. It gets a little “weird” as it goes on, even dreamlike in moments, but so grounded in human condition.