possible to purchase

The book upon which the series is based is available in an English translation. It's very entertaining, and is useful for understanding what is going on in the series. My only regret is that the Czech film makers couldn't have filmed more of the vignettes.

The series itself is terrific! Poignant, beautifully shot, well acted - the series illustrates small town life during a particularly difficult time in history.

I highly recommend the book and the TV series.