The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

This novel finds the perfect balance between romance, philosophy and the harsh reality of politics in Czechoslovakia under communism, without ever losing the curiosity of the reader. The title should be read as a trailer for this beautifully poetic writing. The book tells the story of two women and two men during the Prague Spring in 1968, whilst making out of it a timeless piece of literature.

If you haven't read anything by Kundera yet, then this is the perfect book to start your adventure.