"In the dark" is a cult novel by the outstanding Ukrainian writer Yuriy Izdryk. The book tells about the complicated fate of a hero who finds himself in the conditions of the Soviet totalitarian regime. Due to difficult trials that cannot be predicted and avoided, the hero feels the pathlessness of his fate and is forced to look for a way out in the endless darkness of existence. The novel "In Darkness" is distinguished by its exquisite language design, deep philosophical content and impressive psychological depth of the characters. The author skillfully recreates the atmosphere of the life of that time, the fate of people in the ruthless world of socialist realism. "In Darkness" is not only a story about suffering and devotion to ideals, but also a search for one's own "I" in the abyss of Stalinist repressions. This book reinterprets history and opens many ways for the reader to think about the meaning of life and human values. "In Darkness" is a work that leaves positive feedback in the hearts of its readers and prompts deep reflection on the complex image of a person in the conditions of a totalitarian regime.