"Walstein. 2" is the second part of the novel by the German writer Alfred Döblin, which is characterized by a complex intellectual construction and deep emotional content. The events take place amid the turbulent transformations in Germany during the period surrounding the Thirty Years' War. The book helps the reader feel the atmosphere of worries and anxieties of the heroes, their internal contradictions and struggle for survival and preservation of their dignity. Through a witty writing style, the author successfully conveys the psychology of the characters and interestingly combines historical and fictional events. "Walstein. 2" is a fascinating book that not only tells about the past, but also prompts one's own thoughts about the essence of power, war and human nature.