In this novel by Serhiy Zhadan, a main guy is trying to remain on the sidelines, believing that staying out of the unfolding conflict in Donbas is the best way to go. But when war touches his family – neutrality collapses. Zhadan shows how war forces ethical choices even on those who want to remain on the sidelines. This gradual moral awakening is subtle yet powerful, proving that life is less about opinions and more about taking responsibility.
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Started reading last night. Even from the beginning it rings some timely bells, echoing across borders and history:
“…the television is on the whole time. He never turns the television off, even at night. It’s like their very own eternal flame, burning to commemorate the dead rather than entertain the living. The old-timer watches the weather report like he’s expecting they’ll mention him by name.”
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In this novel by Serhiy Zhadan, a main guy is trying to remain on the sidelines, believing that staying out of the unfolding conflict in Donbas is the best way to go. But when war touches his family – neutrality collapses. Zhadan shows how war forces ethical choices even on those who want to remain on the sidelines. This gradual moral awakening is subtle yet powerful, proving that life is less about opinions and more about taking responsibility.
Paper book, ebook, audio book
[https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-orphanage-serhiy-zhadan/1137452876?ean=9780300243017](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-orphanage-serhiy-zhadan/1137452876?ean=9780300243017)
Ebay:
[https://www.ebay.com/itm/405372330275](https://www.ebay.com/itm/405372330275)
To sign-up to our book club please go here: [https://uabook.club/](https://uabook.club/)
Started reading last night. Even from the beginning it rings some timely bells, echoing across borders and history:
“…the television is on the whole time. He never turns the television off, even at night. It’s like their very own eternal flame, burning to commemorate the dead rather than entertain the living. The old-timer watches the weather report like he’s expecting they’ll mention him by name.”
A modern classic, imo!
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