The Joke
Interesting Facts
- The book explores the theme of political repression and the consequences of totalitarianism in Czechoslovakia.
- The main character, Ludvik, seeks revenge on his former friend for a joke that ruined his life.
- The novel is written in a polyphonic narrative form, where each of the main characters tells their version of events.
- The book was banned in Czechoslovakia after publication due to its criticism of the communist regime.
- The novel explores complex human emotions such as revenge, love, and forgiveness.
Date of publication: 25 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Novel
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