THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING BY MILAN KUNDERA BOOK REVIEW

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  • THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING BY MILAN KUNDERA BOOK REVIEW
    In this video review, KDbooks discuses "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera. Through thoughtful analysis and insightful commentary, KDbooks takes viewers on a journey into the intricacies of Kundera's acclaimed novel.
    KDbooks provides a comprehensive overview of the book's key themes and plot. They explore the profound philosophical questions raised by Kundera, such as the nature of existence, love, and the search for meaning in life. KDbooks examines the complex relationships between the book's characters, drawing connections between their desires, fears, and the weight of their choices.
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  • @FallenAdam
    @FallenAdam ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I really need to reread this. It's been nearly twenty years, and somehow in that time my memories of this book have faded to "Prague, Soviets, relationships. That's about it really."

    • @judesolis481
      @judesolis481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kalkwiese It’s been fifteen years! I think it’s time for me to re-read it, too- but with a heavy heart, for news of Kundera’s death just came out today. He was 94.

  • @AbsurdExistentialist
    @AbsurdExistentialist ปีที่แล้ว +17

    RIP to a real one. Also had my Kundera phase and at the time Unbearable Lightness of Being was the best book I had ever read in my life. Probably time for a re-read.

    • @ic3019
      @ic3019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A fenomenal authour indeed - his ideas are so innovative and masterfully put on paper, his books are definitely one of the most striking and mindset challenging ones i ve read.This legend will be missed, without him literature wouldn't be the same, RIP 🙏🙏

  • @ondrejchaloupka5208
    @ondrejchaloupka5208 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Czech literature student (from the Czech republic) here. It is not entirely true that he disliked Czechia till his death. It is confirmed that he has secretly visited it a few times after moving to France and he was actually still interested in our country, politics and stuff. And about his popularity - he is probably the favorite author amongst our students.

  • @RonanHTC
    @RonanHTC ปีที่แล้ว +7

    10/10 book. Thank you for doing this review, it got me to read this book, and it’s just…wow. Brilliant.

  • @JustAThought155
    @JustAThought155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Okay, let me first admit I am a Kundera novice. So, as I listen to the opening of this review, let me get this straight.
    Kundera’s beliefs and the book’s title suggest “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” is based on a philosophy, or an eclectic collection of beliefs, that releases beings from, say, any convictions established by belief systems-common to man: i.e., religions-that suggests freedom of life rejects the concept of life extending beyond a being’s daily existence: e.g., an afterlife; yes or no?
    Assuming this belief is true, living life on a daily basis without striving to do good for an afterlife, creates a version of eclecticism. Therefore, has the author used sex as a form of ungoverned freedom that is released from a being’s convictions to establish or suggest mankind can in fact fulfill their own desires without the cost of guilt or internal convictions?
    If so, could it be suggested, a being’s conscience exists from uncomfortable externally imposed rules that govern a need to dismiss or accept a belief system that serves as the basis for a conscience eclecticism?
    Basically, I am pondering this, could the suggested belief system being introduced in this story, or is the foundation for Kundera’s accepted and shared theory, be the quest for mankind to operate with freedom from accountable to anyone or thing?
    If so, I think an internal conviction has to exist as a basis for one to seek freedom from convictions via an external source. Meaning, why do certain things bother beings internally; are the internal convictions based on external beliefs?
    If this is too deep, please dismiss it.
    As a novice of Kundera’s writings, I happened upon this review after seeking a Daniel Day Lewis movie that I could watch…for free. So happens, the title of the only free movie available was unfamiliar to me: The Unbearable Lightness of Being. I therefore watched your review to gain insight into the movie before spending two hours watching it.
    However, your review caused me to research the author and the philosophy he once adhered himself to or suggested each Being should accept or wrestle with as truth.

  • @MichelleSullivan
    @MichelleSullivan ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RIP Milan Kundera 😢

  • @alexrose9388
    @alexrose9388 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm reading this now and have to say i'm finding it tough going. Why does Existential freedom always boil down to having loads of sexual partners?

  • @mastersal4644
    @mastersal4644 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was one of my favourite books in college. I am scared for this review 🙈🙈
    Ok - phew. You liked it. And I need to read it again

    • @KDbooks
      @KDbooks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like how this is now becoming a common comment on my videos 😂

  • @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd
    @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    sounds like one I should have read yrs ago but now probably never will anyway good to know he's still with us have only read one story in it he describes romance using the language of a police state for example when he first talks to a woman he says she's now been "arrested" later she is "interrogated" and so on reminds me a little of michel houellebecq though a lot less dark

    • @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd
      @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd ปีที่แล้ว

      just WHO are you and what is your agenda I need an explanation please

    • @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd
      @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd ปีที่แล้ว

      ​as i said to a boss once when he refused me a raise: bye bye!@@kalkwiese

    • @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd
      @FrankOdonnell-ej3hd ปีที่แล้ว

      just heard today he passed think he was 96⚛

  • @pleasereadyourbook
    @pleasereadyourbook ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one! I need to re-read this now.

    • @KDbooks
      @KDbooks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoy it!

  • @averagefan2397
    @averagefan2397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he passed away yesterday

  • @bookcombe
    @bookcombe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the Czechs feel similarly warm towards Kundera, too

    • @KDbooks
      @KDbooks  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will be honest, I know baseline wiki knowledge on this topic 😂

    • @krystofegner4406
      @krystofegner4406 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk i like him

  • @CO8848_2
    @CO8848_2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A sophisticated, but ultimately pointless book.

    • @blinkbubs3994
      @blinkbubs3994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't know about that. I found that it gave me a lot of clarity towards my relationships, and to give myself grace amidst all the difficulties and complexities that arise through them. Seeing as people can choose continuously to make decisions that hurt ourselves or others is a wake up call to learning to embrace courage and to accept our feelings of uncertainty in love, politics, and more. Why do you think it's pointless?

  • @painbow6528
    @painbow6528 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Meh... it was fine.

  • @foufouthksefouskwth2771
    @foufouthksefouskwth2771 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yippiyapper i didnt like this book i hoped watching reviews would change my mind. i was wrong. anywayyy

  • @drawyourbook876
    @drawyourbook876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The guy holds grudges

  • @dominicgamboa2554
    @dominicgamboa2554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP

  • @Raulgermont
    @Raulgermont ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great book. Really terrible movie.