"Shipwreck" - the second part of the trilogy "Utopia on the Shore" by Tom Stoppard - is an exciting novel that tells about the life and adventures of the intellectual and ambitious Russian bourgeoisie of the mid-19th century. In this part of the book, a real disaster occurs that will turn the lives of the main characters upside down, questioning their beliefs, values, and future. The author helps the reader to be transported to the world of the 19th century, describing the details of a sea storm and a catastrophic ship incident with such detail that every page of the book will keep you in suspense until the last minute. The story of love, faith, betrayal and the search for one's own identity is distinguished by a deep plot, interesting characters and unexpected turns of events. "Shipwreck" is a book that will grab you from the first pages and leave an impression long after you close the last page.