The Cowards by Jeanne Němcová

416 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced
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Girls, jazz, politics, the golden dreams and black comedy of youth--these are the compelling ingredients of The Cowards.May 1945, a small town in Czechoslovakia.  The Germans are withdrawing.  The Red Army is advancing.  And Danny Smiricky is bein...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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