The novel tells the story of a world where the development of new technologies has led to the emergence of a new class of super-powerful beings who possess abilities beyond the limits of human understanding. The protagonist, a young man named Artyom, discovers that he possesses such powers and must navigate this new world while trying to save humanity from destruction. The Plot of 'По лезвию бритвы' The novel 'По лезвию бритвы' (By the Sword) by Sergey Lukyanenko is set in a world where technology has evolved at an incredible pace, leading to the emergence of a new class of super-powerful beings known as the 'Others'. These individuals possess abilities beyond the limits of human understanding, and they are determined to reshape the world according to their own desires. The protagonist, Artyom, is a young man who discovers that he too possesses these extraordinary powers and must navigate this new world while trying to save humanity from destruction.

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