The readable, thrilling and highly-rated title Spaceman of Bohemia, which has captivated the Anglo-American book market and beyond
The protagonist of the book Spaceman of Bohemia, Jakub Procházka, was orphaned as a young boy and grew up in the countryside with his grandparents. His childhood dreams of heroism are unexpectedly fulfilled when he is chosen to be the one-man crew of a rocket sent on a dangerous mission to Venus by a small country in the middle of Europe. But as Jakub delves deeper into the unexplored reaches of space, he gradually loses touch with his wife, Lenka, whom he left behind on Earth. It’s only when it’s far too late that he begins to realise he has sacrificed her love for his own ambition.
Alone in the vastness of space, Jakub sees many things differently than before, until an unlikely companion appears in his rocket – a (perhaps imaginary) alien spider. As they engage in philosophical debates about the nature of love, life and death, as well as the delicious taste of bacon, a strong emotional bond forms between them. But will it be enough when the inexperienced cosmonaut Jakub clashes with secret Russian rivals in the space race to Venus? Will he manage to return to Earth for a second chance to win back Lenka's love? Spaceman of Bohemia is a deeply original book, full of human warmth and humour.
The readable and thrilling story offers many surprises and twists. And those who join him on the journey into the depths of the cosmonaut's soul may not even want to return.
