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

The limits of decency

Completed
 · 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.


823 comments

  • liudmila-usenko avatar
    liudmila-usenko
    01.06.2026, 11:13

    Very heartfelt... I'm impressed... and laughed and cried and worried along with the characters... Thank you

  • oleksandra avatar
    oleksandra
    02.05.2026, 00:45

    I'm finishing reading, the book is wonderfully written - it's easy to read. The only thing I realized is that Zlata started to annoy me a bit with her constant tears and complaints, it's just awful) Arthur is so patient)

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    lana-vernik
    02.05.2026, 20:38

    Oleksandra, he doesn't hate her, he adores her)

  • oleksandra avatar
    oleksandra
    28.04.2026, 16:53

    I'm reading the book right now and I just can't tear myself away) You write so amazingly. I just finished reading Phantom Trust. It's simply awesome!) Tell me, are these characters based on people you know? The stories are unreal, and I can't believe that so many fantastic things happen to your acquaintances) How is such a coincidence possible?)

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    lana-vernik
    02.05.2026, 20:34

    Oleksandra, beauty is in the eye of the beholder) it's the same with stories =)

  • alena-voitkevic avatar
    alena-voitkevic
    14.03.2026, 07:12

    Dear Lana, I sincerely thank you for all your masterpieces. Even before the war, I read all your books. It was delight from the very first lines. Now, on this platform, I am rereading them again. All your characters feel so real that it seems like I’ve lived a life alongside them. I wish for a swift peace, creative inspiration, and God’s protection for your family.

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    lana-vernik
    02.05.2026, 20:32

    Alena Voitkevych, thank you for coming back)

  • tatyana-shevchenko avatar
    tatyana-shevchenko
    02.03.2026, 15:14

    Many thanks to the author for the book! I would keep reading and reading!

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    lana-vernik
    02.05.2026, 20:31

    Tatyana Shevchenko, thank you for your attention)

  • lina-lina avatar
    lina-lina
    23.02.2026, 21:16

    I read all night. This is THE BOOK!!! Thank you, and I'm looking forward to new books. I devoured both books. Wishing you new achievements.

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    lana-vernik
    24.02.2026, 11:30

    Lina Lina, thank you)

  • anatolii-oleshhuk avatar
    anatolii-oleshhuk
    11.02.2026, 20:27

    Having read quite a few books on BookNet, almost all of them are described in reviews as interesting and captivating, though in reality, it's not always the case. But THIS!!!.. This is something... An incredible story, incredible characters, and extremely captivating! Thank you so much for this book.

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    lana-vernik
    24.02.2026, 11:30

    Anatoliy Oleshchuk, thank you for the feedback)

  • liubov-orel avatar
    liubov-orel
    08.02.2026, 13:08

    Lana, for two days I could hardly tear myself away from the book. Thank you for the incredible story, I'm deeply impressed, and I feel so sorry for the friends who died. Please thank the heroes for allowing their love story to be told; it is truly amazing! Is that a photo of Arthur on the book cover?

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    lana-vernik
    08.02.2026, 20:51

    Lyubov Orel, yes, this is his photo from a 2005 photoshoot. Now he has gone gray, but his hair is still just as lush =)

  • 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
    04.02.2026, 16:28

    Lana Vernik, thank you, I’ve read it!!!! Very interesting, read it in one breath, but honestly, in our current realities. When it’s cold, there’s no electricity, no heating, and the metro isn’t running... Your books warm me up. I was reading right on the street at -20, and my soul felt warm because of Stepan and Larysa. Thank you again.

  • nadezda-mudrenko avatar
    nadezda-mudrenko
    31.01.2026, 18:18

    Thank you, I really liked it!!!

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    lana-vernik
    01.02.2026, 00:30

    Nadezhda Mudrenko, thank you=) read the next book)

  • anton-moskaliuk avatar
    anton-moskaliuk
    29.01.2026, 00:22

    Thank you for the captivating love story. Wishing you creative inspiration!

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    01.02.2026, 00:29

    Anton Moskaluk, thank you for your attention and wishes)

  • 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!

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    lana-vernik
    28.01.2026, 19:46

    Olena Siomka, please)

  • nina avatar
    nina
    22.12.2025, 17:45

    great

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    28.01.2026, 19:46

    Nina, thank you)

  • 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)))

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    28.01.2026, 19:46

    Vika Lykova, thank you for the wishes)

  • 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.

    lana-vernik avatar
    lana-vernik
    28.01.2026, 19:45

    svetaaa, thank you) wishes of kindness are always appropriate, so — likewise)