Ucho by Jan Procházka
Set against the backdrop of a politically charged Czechoslovakia, this gripping narrative delves into the paranoia and tension experienced by a government official and his wife as they navigate a night filled with suspicion and fear. The couple returns home from a party to discover that their house might be bugged, leading to a series of revelations and confrontations that expose the fragility of trust in a regime where surveillance and betrayal are rampant. As the night unfolds, the couple grapples with the unsettling realization of how deeply the state's reach has infiltrated their personal lives, leaving them questioning their safety and loyalty.
The 5640th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Czech
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 191
- Original Language
- Czech
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