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ENG: Pavlo Belyansky—Grandma Didn’t Like Dying

This is a poignant yet ironic family saga that spans the lives of several generations of a single family against the backdrop of Ukrainian history (from the Soviet era to the start of the war in Donbas). At its heart is the figure of an indomitable grandmother who serves as the “foundation” of the family.

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Affirmation of Life: The title underscores the central theme—despite all the tragedies, poverty, and illness, the heroine chooses to live and keep her entire family together.
Everyday Realism: Belyansky writes in a very relatable style: about lines, family gatherings, childhood grievances, and the quirks of old age. This is a book in which everyone will recognize their own family.
Tragicomedy: The author masterfully balances the tone: you might laugh until you cry at a funny remark from a grandmother, and a page later—weep at the injustice of fate.
The Bond Between Generations: A story about how grandchildren grow up watching their loved ones age, and how the memory of them shapes who we are today.

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