"Stick in the Desert" by Honore de Balzac is an exciting novel that tells about the unusual adventures of an artist who decided to flee to the desert during the war. His loneliness and encounter with a wild dog create an atmosphere of tension and mystery. The author successfully combines the themes of love for art, nature and adventure in the novel. Readers will experience with the main character every step he takes in the desert, feeling his fears, disappointments and new attitude to the world around him. "Stick in the desert" is an exciting journey to self-discovery and important discoveries.