"The picture of a working town" by Selma Anttila is a fascinating story about the intersections of the fate of ordinary people in a large industrial city. The author reveals in great detail the life of city workers, their working days, the secrets and joys they hide behind the mask of rigor and efficiency. Through the prism of the main characters, the reader will delve into the inner world of urban culture and ideals that dominate this environment. Selma Anttila's novel reveals the complex mosaic world of the city and reminds us of the importance of every story.