"Sticks" is an exciting book written by the famous Japanese writer and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro. In this literary masterpiece, the author invites readers to enter the exciting world of life of Kahn, who devoted himself to the art of making wooden sticks for tea. The main character not only embodies the wisdom and experience of generations, but also shows by personal example how respect for traditions and work with hands can affect a person's destiny. This book encourages you to think about the real meaning of art, relationships in society and the inner development of the individual. "Sticks" is a kind of journey into the soul of a Japanese artist, which will leave an unforgettable mark in the heart of every reader.