i just love the fact that at the time he was working in destroying books eventhough he didn't like it at so many levels and saved so many good priceless books from destruction, his country was banning any kind of knowledge that harms its beliefs after WW2. Thus, he wasn't only fighting this too loud a solidute of his, but his own country. He was a rebel in the name of books; and i love it.
You liked this a lot better than I did. I don’t like philosophical fiction, from Europe or anywhere else. And I could’ve done without all the scatology. 💩 💩. But that one sentence about popping a beautiful sentence in one’s mouth like candy - that’s what made me want to read the novel and that’s the one good thing I’ll always remember about it. Enjoyed your review - and glad you enjoyed it!
The first time I read this book I was 17, after 15 years I still reread it occasionally! Mr.Hrabal really knew what it feel like to be a bookworm. The feeling of joy , emotion and solitude
Thank you for this short review any little bit on this book is appreciated by me. It was a treat to read this book but also almost too disarming of a read as well.
@@1book1review always worried if I read something too close to my own "wheelhouse" that I won't be able to produce something original, maybe after I get around to writing my own story.
i just love the fact that at the time he was working in destroying books eventhough he didn't like it at so many levels and saved so many good priceless books from destruction, his country was banning any kind of knowledge that harms its beliefs after WW2. Thus, he wasn't only fighting this too loud a solidute of his, but his own country. He was a rebel in the name of books; and i love it.
Yes, so true!
You liked this a lot better than I did. I don’t like philosophical fiction, from Europe or anywhere else. And I could’ve done without all the scatology. 💩 💩. But that one sentence about popping a beautiful sentence in one’s mouth like candy - that’s what made me want to read the novel and that’s the one good thing I’ll always remember about it. Enjoyed your review - and glad you enjoyed it!
That sentence is a gem, yes. I like this kind of book. Especially when it's short and not dragging things out too much.
The first time I read this book I was 17, after 15 years I still reread it occasionally! Mr.Hrabal really knew what it feel like to be a bookworm.
The feeling of joy , emotion and solitude
Nice to hear it holds up on a reread. Thanks.
A rich novelette. An entire world of meaning compressed into 150 pages by pushing "the green button and then red button."
Well said, thank you!
Thank you for this short review any little bit on this book is appreciated by me. It was a treat to read this book but also almost too disarming of a read as well.
I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for sharing.
Never heard of it before, but it sounds so good!
I was equally surprised to find it in my wish list.
I have this on my wishlist FOR YEARS, and after watching your review, I'm gonna buy it. Enough hesitation.
Oh great. I hope you like it as well.
I've not heard of this book, but I think I'll check it out. 😁
Good choice, hope you like it.
I didn't know this book, but it seems interesting
It is.
What do you do when the solitude is too loud?
Escapism fiction, turn up the music, walk, eat.
Sounds like my autobiography
Then you should read it ☺️
@@1book1review always worried if I read something too close to my own "wheelhouse" that I won't be able to produce something original, maybe after I get around to writing my own story.
Good point.
Oh wow sounds like one of those little books that walks softly and carries a big stick to steal a term. Are you still mulling over in your head?
Sadly no, work has taken my brain hostage again.
Ah yeah I know that feeling