"Life and Fate" is a novel by Russian author Vasily Grossman, written during World War II. The book explores the impact of the war on individuals and society, focusing on the lives of a Jewish family in the Soviet Union. It delves into themes of love, suffering, and the struggle for survival amidst the horrors of conflict. The narrative intertwines various characters, illustrating their experiences in the face of totalitarianism and the Holocaust. Life and Fate is often compared to Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace for its epic scope and depth, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by humanity during turbulent times.