"On the other side" is a novel by the famous Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko, who attracts attention with her exquisite style and deep meaning. In this book, the author tells the story of Lyudmila, who decides to move to another country for a few months to change her life. She finds herself in a foreign land, where every step is a challenge, and every new acquaintance is a discovery. In the mysterious atmosphere of an old European city, Lyudmila tries to understand her own feelings, memories and dreams. She meets interesting people, learns the local way of life, touches the darkest corners of her soul. Through each test and discovery, the main character acquires a new idea about herself and the world around her. "On the Strange Side" is a book about self-discovery, loss and finding one's own place in this world. Zabuzhko successfully combines the inner world of the characters with the external environment, creating a dizzying atmosphere that makes the reader think about his own life and values. But plunge into the world of feelings, thoughts and emotions of Lyudmila, who appears before us as a symbol of every person who is looking for his place in this great and mysterious Universal Book of Life.