The Cowards by Josef Škvorecky

Amidst a paused revolution, a tenor sax player finds solace in his instrument's reverberations. Benno, recently released from a concentration camp, rejoins the group, his trumpet skills remarkably intact. Despite an outward appearance of calm, underlying tensions simmer as Fonda expresses gratitude for the current situation, while Benno hints at brewing trouble, leaving a sense of unease and anticipation.
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