Zbabělci by Josef Škvorecký

Zbabělci

Danny Smiřický

Josef Škvorecký with Michael Špirit (Contributor)

450 pages • first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

Description

The Cowards is the story of an uncomplicated, talented youth caught up in momentous historic events who refuses either to be bored to death by politics - or to lie down and die without a fight.

Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 42%
funny 42%
hopeful 42%
emotional 28%
informative 28%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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