"Portrait of a Stranger" is a fascinating story about the importance of accepting yourself as you are, and about the path to self-discovery through interaction with others. The main character, a young artist, tries to solve the mystery of a portrait of a stranger, which he accidentally kept in his studio. Gradually revealing the mysterious image, the artist discovers many mysterious connections with his own past and present. Each new layer allows the hero to better understand himself, his desires and aspirations. The reader, along with the main character, feels emotional tension and excitement from each discovery, each revelation of secrets about himself and others. "Portrait of a Stranger" is a book that makes you think about your own actions, teaches you to accept yourself as you are, and to open new horizons of development."