Literary fiction

This fourth book of short stories by the Czech Republic’s most successful writer delivers a mix of feelings and moods, with empathy their common bond. This time, the master of the surprising punchline leaves his tried-and-tested weapon out of play, so surrendering the safely impressive in favour of the dangerously truthful. The heroes of Viewegh’s lively stories have the same feelings, desires and fears as we do, and they, too, experience the catharsis that inevitably accompanies our deeds.