A law graduate with an impossible dream of starting his own law firm in the sleepy town of Greentown, Boris is a frustrated man and his thoughts about a prosperous future as a lawyer are far-fetched. He lives under pressure, a man who sees himself as having failed on a monumental scale. His wife is separated from him and his daughter doesn’t want to know him. Perhaps she is right to believe that lack of money is the root cause of Boris’ problems. But Boris is determined to change that. So when he amasses money through illegal means, he thinks he can now give his daughter, Luna, the kind of life she deserves. But instead of accepting him, Luna judges him. But for how long will she continue to resist her father, even when her own problems are growing by the day? Follow Boris as he teams up with a woman from his past, Simona, to fight for his daughter.

This is a beautiful story that demonstrates what it means to be a father. It is a story about a man who will go to any lengths to play a positive role in the life of his daughter. The conflict is strong and it is explored on many levels — physical, psychological, and moral. To Be Had by Sava Buncic is compelling, deftly plotted, and balanced. The characters are real and readers will be stunned by the realism that is injected into the narrative. The themes of the quest for identity, the place of money in human relationships, and family are seamlessly woven into the sophisticated plot. Sava Buncic has created a powerful character in Boris, one that readers will immediately relate to; he is relevant and real. To Be Had is a great story written in a fascinating style. You may forget the story, but the characters will haunt you.

To Be Had by Sava Buncic is a gripping story that explores the dynamics of a family and a man’s quest for acceptance and redemption. Boris is a man who has suffered a lot of humiliation, someone who struggles to earn his place in the world. Divorced and estranged from his daughter, all he wants is to make enough money to give her the life he never had. Luna, his daughter, has associated his problems with poverty. But after many struggles and after succeeding in building his own wealth — even dubiously — his daughter gets even harder on him. She won’t accept him. But when overburdened by her own problems, will she allow her father to occupy his rightful place in her heart? Can things get better with Simona, a friend from Boris’ past, fighting with them?

This is a story that masterfully explores the themes of identity, and the implications of living in a world driven by money. Readers are introduced to a cast of compelling characters, with solid backgrounds and depth. What immediately caught my attention was the way the psychological conflict is developed. Boris is a character who feels internally fragmented, a man who feels unwanted because he can’t meet the demands of society. But his need to be connected with his daughter will push him to travel a very painful and dangerous path. The writing is great, featuring lively dialogues and descriptions that allow readers clear images of what takes place in the story and where. To Be Had is emotionally rich and Sava Buncic shows a unique understanding of human nature.