Literary Fiction
A philosophical novel of two couples in 1968 Prague, exploring love, sex, freedom, and the weight of existence under political turmoil.
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A philosophical novel of two couples in 1968 Prague, exploring love, sex, freedom, and the weight of existence under political turmoil.
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Interweaves story and dream, past and present, and philosophy and poetry in a sardonic and erotic tale of two couples--Tomas and Teresa, and Sabina and her Swiss lover, Gerhart.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sex; Tomas's affairs and erotic themes central throughout
Violence & gore
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Soviet invasion backdrop; off-page deaths without graphic detail
Profanity
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Occasional mild strong language in literary prose
Substance use
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Social drinking among characters
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief same-sex encounter involving Tereza
Religious content
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Philosophical references to God, faith, and religious kitsch
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Prague Spring, communism, and Soviet occupation central to plot and themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional cruelty from infidelity; political oppression; harsh parenting
Other
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