"Khandra" is an anti-war allegory novel written by the Ukrainian writer Yuriy Izdryk. In this book, the author recreates the atmosphere of war, but does not focus on combat actions or heroic deeds, but reveals the psychology of the characters, their rise and fall, moral dilemmas and internal disintegrations. The main action unfolds around the main character, who, finding himself in the difficult conditions of the war, is looking for a way out of the situation, feeling hopelessness and disappointment. "Khandra" is a book that makes the reader think about the price of war, the suffering of people during the conflict and the moral choices that have to be faced in difficult times. The laconic writing style, successful images and psychological depth make this book an extremely powerful work that leaves a mark in the hearts and minds of its readers.