ASK YOUR FATHER - JAN BALABAN

A touching story about family secrets and the attempt to understand the past. When Jan Niedomny dies, his children are faced with the challenge of reconstructing his life and confronting their own memories. Will they succeed in discovering the truth about their father?

• Deep psychological analysis of the characters
• Award-winning novel by the Czech author
• Moving story about loss and the search for identity
• Universal tale about family relationships
• Ideal for lovers of fine literature

"Ask Your Father" is a novel that makes you reflect on your own life and relationships with loved ones. Jan Balaban, one of the most outstanding Czech writers, has created a work that touches the deepest strings of the human soul. This book, published after the author's death, was unanimously recognized by critics as one of the most important works of Czech literature of the last decade. In 2010, it won the Magnesia Litera Award in the Book of the Year category, first place in the ,,Lidovych novin" poll and the title of Book of the Year awarded by the weekly ,,Respekt".

The novel "Ask Your Father" tells the story of the emptiness that enters our lives with the death of a loved one, and the courage that one must find in oneself to overcome despair. The story, woven from the monologues of the characters, their dreams, visions and memories, could happen anywhere, not only in Czech Silesia. It is a story of discovering one's own identity and the hope that comes from meeting another human being.

This book touches on important topics such as death, mourning, family secrets and the search for meaning in life. Balaban shows with extraordinary sensitivity and empathy the internal struggles of his characters, their fears, hopes and dreams. Thanks to this, the reader can fully immerse themselves in their world and understand their motivations.

"Ask Your Father" is a must-read for all those who appreciate fine literature and are looking for books that make you think and leave a lasting impression on the heart. It is a novel that will remain in your memory for a long time and will inspire you to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world.