"Ata-john, aya-john... (Dear father, dear mother...)" is an exciting novel by the famous Ukrainian writer Serhiy Zhadan. The book tells about the relationship between children and parents, about conflicts and upheavals that arise in every family. The main character, a teenager with the daughter of his mother's close friend, gradually discovers the secrets of his adult relatives and his own feelings. The author skillfully recreates the atmosphere of knowing the world and oneself through the prism of family relations. Readers experience with the main character his first love, his own doubts and discoveries. Fairy tales and realism weave into one elusive web, in which everyone can find an echo of their own childhood. "Ata-john, aya-john... (Dear Dad, Dear Mom...)" is a book that leaves warm and anxious feelings in the hearts of readers, reminding of the importance of family ties and mutual understanding.