Paper Houses

E-book, Czech
299,-

Paper Houses

What happens when dreams come true and become a gateway to unexpected darkness?

Petr, a theatre actor, accepts the role of a lifetime as Faust, which is conditional on him moving to Ostrava. He, his wife Anna, and their son Vašík settle in a house that is not only the fulfilment of Petr's dream but also a place hiding dark secrets. The house, which once belonged to the musician Richard Roučný, gradually begins to interfere in their lives. Petr delivers stunning performances on stage, but at the same time, he descends into a vortex of temptation and personal demons.
Petr and Anna have a complicated past. They both grew up in a children's home, where they first met. Their bond has endured for years and overcome numerous challenges, but now something stronger is putting it to the test. While Anna battles her own health problems and fears about the strange atmosphere of the house, Petr faces emotional turmoil and temptation from his colleague. The house becomes a mirror of their desires and fears, while unspoken questions about its past remain unanswered. Unusual events, such as the strange deaths of animals in the vicinity of the residence, begin to intensify.
The story emphasises the theme of temptation and its price. Where does the desire for success end and the path to ruin begin? Will Anna and Petr manage to overcome the challenges that the house and their own decisions place in their way?

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What they wrote about the book:

In his second novel, Papírové domky (Paper Houses), Jiří Klečka connects the present with the Faustian legend and explores the dark corners of human desires within the framework of the horror genre. The novel offers suspense, social themes, and mystery elements that refresh the Czech literary scene.
- Kamila Drahoňovská, iliteratura.cz

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In Papírové domky (Paper Houses), Jiří Klečka combines mystery elements, magical realism, and the Faustian motif to create a multi-layered and emotional story full of suspense, questions of belonging, and fateful decisions. An excellent reading experience!
- Marie Daňková, Čteme české autory (We Read Czech Authors)

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Specifications

Basic

Author Jiří Klečka
Počet stran 280 pages
Rok vydání 2022
Nakladatel Vyšehrad
Language Czech

Format & type of protection

Available format ePUB, Kindle (Mobi), PDF for ebook readers
Type of protection Social DRM
Code:  EK42340
Manufacturer information

EUROMEDIA GROUP a.s., Nádražní 762/32, Praha 5-Smíchov 15000, Česká republika, www.euromedia.cz

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