‘The Land Beyond Perekop’ by Anastasia Levkova is a large-scale and multifaceted novel that tells the story of the Crimean peninsula from ancient times to the present.

The main character of the novel is Anya, a young woman who was born and raised in Crimea. She is Ukrainian, but her grandfather, a lieutenant colonel in the KGB, and the Russian blood in her veins do not allow her to fully accept her national identity.

Over the course of the novel, Anya goes through a series of difficult events that help her understand herself and her place in the world. She falls in love with a Crimean Tatar, Aliye, witnesses the occupation of Crimea by Russia and is forced to leave her home.

The novel intertwines Crimean Tatar culture and Ukrainian history. The author tells about the lives of different peoples living in Crimea, their culture, customs, and traditions.

The novel is written in a lively and imaginative language. The author skillfully uses the Ukrainian language to create vivid and unforgettable images.

‘The Land Beyond Perekop’ is an important and relevant book that tells about important historical events and the people who lived through them. This is a novel that is worth reading for anyone interested in the history of Crimea and Ukraine.

My rating: 10/10