"The Shoemaker" is a famous novel by the Swedish writer Henning Mankel, who is known for his detective works. In this book, the author combines a tense storyline with deep psychological coverage of the characters. The protagonist of the book is a curious detective, Kurt Wallander, who begins an investigation into an ordinary criminal case, but gradually finds himself in a world framed by a mystery. Through the opening of this case, the detective has to face his own demons and solve not only the problem of crime, but also personal tragedies. "Shtopalshchik" is an intriguing thriller that will touch the depths of the human soul and present the reader with difficult moral choices. This book will leave you surprised and make you think about life, justice and the line between good and evil.