The Tenor Saxophonist's Story Author:Josef Skvorecky, Kaca Polackova-Henley (Translator), Peter Kussi (Translator), Caleb Crain (Translator) The Tenor Saxophonist's Story reveals how all the important things in life are complicated -- sometimes hilariously so -- by the paranoia of Eastern bloc politics. Misguided romance, jazz, fear and betrayal are at the heart of the stories here, all narrated by a young, idealistic musician. "Truths" cleverly drives home the... more » point that some truths are better left unsaid -- especially if one is pursuing a passionate, partisan woman. "A Case for Political Inspectors" demonstrates how fear and hypocrisy can shake even the highest class levels. "Krpata's Blues" confirms that the cost of true love -- not to mention your own apartment -- can be dear indeed. Brash and lyrical, frightening and comic, this tenor saxophonist's riff will linger in the mind long after the final note is sounded.« less