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At the beginning of his career, Valerii Shevchuk noticed and blessed him: "Valentyn Korniienko is one of those writers who feel a special responsibility to the artistic word and take up the pen only after a long and deep verification of themselves and their capabilities. That is why he began his literary career with critical articles published in the republican press. Then he took up literary translations from English, publishing in Vsesvit "The Family Hearth" by W. Faulkner and "Billy Bud, the Formica Sailor" by H. Melville - works that are very difficult for a translator, but they provide a good opportunity to practice his own pen. Meanwhile, I began to master prose. A sustained, even refined style, selective language, and good professional skills - these are the characteristics of V. Kornienko's first novels. Having passed through the typical period of studying for beginners, he comes to the reader as an established prose writer. Let him be lucky in this difficult journey!" Since then, more than a dozen springs have passed. And even though there were frosts, the fruits were still set. Let the reader see for himself.