"The Thin Grass" is a literary masterpiece written by the Ukrainian writer Panas Mirny. In this book, the author recreated the life of a Ukrainian village at the end of the 19th century, telling about the difficult fate of ordinary people, they are forced to raise a family in conditions of poverty and social injustice. The main character, the blacksmith Lavrin, is trying to find his place in the world, striving for a better life for himself and his family. Due to the picturesque language and deep psychologism in the characters of the work, the reader subconsciously feels each image, each experienced emotion of the heroes. The author merges with the characters in such a way that it becomes clear - the experiences, joy and pain of the characters of this work become common to the reader. "Skinny grass" is not only a beautiful literary picture, but also wisdom that helps to understand the importance of family, love and loyalty. This book will leave you with pleasant emotions, a deep thought and a desire to be better in your life.