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The story by Vasyl Bykov (1924—2003) “Sign of Trouble” is centred on the life of a peasant family, which suffers incredible humiliation and brutal violence during the occupation. And all of this is done not only by strangers, but also by “our own”, fellow villagers who have become policemen. Why: The novel is full of deep reflections on the relationship between generations, the interdependence of the most important events of the twentieth century. It shows how family ties were severed, distrust and anger were cultivated, and humanity as the basis of the people's life was tragically destroyed. The story remains one of the most striking works of fiction about the Second World War to this day.