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Nathan Zuckerman

This protagonist and narrator of the novel is an American novelist who travels to Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Zdenek Sisovksy

This character is a Czech writer whose writing is banned in Czechoslovakia by the government, and who meets with the protagonist in New York City in 1976.

Bolotka

This tour guide for the protagonist while at the orgy party provides the hero with information and explains to him how the orgies happen.

Olga Sisovsky

This best-selling author of Touha or Longing is beloved by the Czech people who adore her love stories.

Eva Kalinova

This character is a famous Chekhovian actress in Prague, but in the U.S., she is a dress seller.

Klenek

This film director cannot direct in Czechoslovakia, but the government allows him to live in Prague so they can tax his earnings.

Mr. Vodicka

This great writer is afraid of everything, especially the Czech government...

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