"The Hated Ones" is a science fiction novel by the famous American writer Frederick Paul. In this book, the author depicts a future where humanity meets a neurotic kinship of another race - the "hateful". The main character finds himself in the center of a conflict between two civilizations, where it is important not only to survive, but also to find a way to coexist with someone who sees him only as an enemy. The novel provokes the reader to think about the nature of hatred, tolerance and the possibility of peace between different beings. "The Hated" is a fascinating story about the importance of maintaining a common world in a deeply divided society.