"One step from the crossroads" is a fascinating book by the famous English writer Robert Graves. In this novel, the author tells the story of a young British soldier who falls into the chaos and fear of the First World War. Difficult fate, bloody battles, losses and hope - all this is depicted so vividly that the reader almost smells gunpowder and listens to the distant thunder of artillery along with the main character. "One step from the crossroads" is not only a war story, but also a reflection on life, death, faith and the richness of human feelings in the most inhumane conditions.