"Hot Soldier" is an exciting war drama written by the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Bagryany. This book tells the story of a young soldier who finds himself in the very center of war. The main character is forced to quickly learn to survive in extreme conditions, undergoes military tests, faces moral dilemmas. The author successfully combines the tension of the action movie with deep philosophical reflections, revealing the psychology of the hero in the conditions of war. The exalted patriotism embodied in the actions of the characters is sold very realistically and frankly. "Hot Soldier" is a book that captivates from the first lines and does not let go until the very end.