I had no idea Kurkov had another translated novel (I am the one that suggested the first one to the OP). Must check this out. He also cowrote screenplay for a Ukrainian film about hiring a hitman to kill yourself, and the comedy that obviously ensues. Anyone remember what the title of this film was (in any language)?

I have a hard time getting into a lot of Klima's novels. Though I do hate Kundera's tactic of force-feeding you his ``proper'' interpretation of his novels.