The limits of decency by Lana Vernik
The limits of decency by Lana Vernik

The limits of decency

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 · 594 p. · Biographical Novel

About the book

This story happened not so long ago, in Ukraine. When I heard it, the first thing I thought was — IT DOESN'T HAPPEN LIKE THAT! The heroes have difficult fates, an ambiguous environment that requires compliance with certain rules in order to be DECENT PEOPLE. However, we often do not notice the difference between "BEING" and "APPEARING". After talking more with the narrator, I realized that I wanted to write this story down. NAMES and PLACES OF THE EVENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED.


811 comments

  • olena-novashok avatar
    olena-novashok
    15.01.2025, 15:31

    Oh, wow! What a specimen! As my neighbor would say) I haven’t visited your page in a while, Lana. I missed Arthur! It wasn’t easy for our Zlata with her inferiority complex nurtured by others’ “kind” hands. I envy those who are reading this life story for the first time! I hope everything is well with the characters. The older ones are already teenagers, time flies))) Are the grandmothers with them?

    mariia-formaniuk avatar
    mariia-formaniuk
    24.01.2026, 14:59

    Lana VernikI read the book in one breath, and then I kept thinking about how Ba and her girls are doing now. Send my greetings to the characters of the book. I don’t even know how to start reading something else because the characters have touched my heart.

  • olena-syomka avatar
    olena-syomka
    31.12.2025, 11:52

    Incredible story! Impossible to tear myself away! Thanks to the author and the main characters!

  • nina avatar
    nina
    22.12.2025, 17:45

    great

  • vika-likova avatar
    vika-likova
    30.11.2025, 03:07

    I couldn't tear myself away from reading. It's very easy to read, you are a wonderful author. Thank you for this life story. Inspiration for creating new masterpieces)))

  • svetaaa avatar
    svetaaa
    23.11.2025, 13:39

    Thank you for the wonderful story. I wish you more inspiration in your endeavors and all the best to your friends, especially in these times. You are incredible.

  • myroslava-vashchuk avatar
    myroslava-vashchuk
    23.11.2025, 00:18

    I really like your books. I read them with great pleasure❤️❤️❤️

  • taia-brovska avatar
    taia-brovska
    03.10.2025, 14:21

    What a "life" and this is just in the first chapter!) I’m pleasantly impressed by what I’ve read.❤️ I’ll keep reading slowly...)

    taia-brovska avatar
    taia-brovska
    29.10.2025, 22:11

    Lana VernikDefinitely!❤️❣️❤️

  • adel-shy avatar
    adel-shy
    25.10.2025, 23:40

    Hello, the book is incredible! I want to gift it to a friend. Is the printed version available for sale now? Where can I buy it?

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    29.10.2025, 21:49

    Adel Shyfind me on social media. The links are in my blogs.

  • xotilenko-nataliia avatar
    xotilenko-nataliia
    15.10.2025, 12:13

    An incredible life story. I'm glad I had the chance to read it. Thank you.

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    29.10.2025, 21:48

    Khotilenko Nataliiathank you for the feedback)

  • nataliia-grebcenko avatar
    nataliia-grebcenko
    09.10.2025, 17:28

    It was very interesting to read. Thank you.

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    29.10.2025, 21:48

    Natalia Grebchenkothank you for your attention to the book)

  • lana-nova avatar
    lana-nova
    04.09.2025, 17:18

    I really liked the book, read it in one breath. The characters are alive, interesting, the dialogues are genuine, the plot is captivating, and it makes you want to keep reading. There are many conflict moments and disagreements between the characters, just as it is in real life. That's why the book is so appealing with its realism. Thank you! Wishing you inspiration for your new works!

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    29.10.2025, 21:47

    Lana Novathank you for the feedback and for the wishes)

  • kateryna-nykytiuk avatar
    kateryna-nykytiuk
    23.08.2025, 19:25

    Thank you. This book leaves such a powerful aftertaste, so many moments to reflect on. Inspiration to you❤️

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    24.08.2025, 23:28

    Kateryna Nykytiukthank you for the wishes)

  • natalia-koval avatar
    natalia-koval
    13.08.2025, 02:13

    Were the apartments on Belaruska in building 5? Because 7 and beyond are Khrushchevkas. And why did you need to take the metro from Nyvky to Belaruska if a tram or minibus would be faster, especially considering that you need to get off at Beresteiska, formerly Zhovtneva. You could even walk there.

    natalia-koval avatar
    natalia-koval
    13.08.2025, 20:24

    Lana VernikNow I will follow your work! I no longer believed that anyone nowadays could write and maintain a plot. But YOU exist! So, many years to you!

  • nadezda-krasulia avatar
    nadezda-krasulia
    03.08.2025, 22:36

    An incredible story, I am thrilled with the main characters and the author's talent. Sincerely thank you for this wonderful work!

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    03.08.2025, 22:47

    Nadezhda Krasulyathank you for the kind words)

  • katerina-pozniak avatar
    katerina-pozniak
    24.06.2025, 14:47

    I missed this place and came back here again. I read the comments and realized that everything is relatively okay with Liza (because we are in Ukraine, and there is a war here), and I can’t ask for more details. For some reason, I was worried about her; I would like to know if she was able to trust men again after this and build a relationship. I was also curious about the fate of Zlata’s brother and Arthur’s brother (the one who married the neighbor friend). And in general, a huge thank you (once again) to the characters for allowing their story to be told, and thank you to the author for writing so interestingly (and usefully).

    katerina-pozniak avatar
    katerina-pozniak
    29.07.2025, 10:14

    Lana VernikThank you

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