Tõnu Õnnepalu's latest novel, 'Tööpäev', recently released by the Estonian publisher Varrak to commemorate its 35th anniversary, delves into the mundane yet intriguing world of a tree nursery. The narrative captures the rhythm of a workday where time seems to stretch and collapse simultaneously, filled with the small tensions and quiet agreements that characterize routine life. The characters in this slice-of-life story are vibrant and evoke a surprising humor amidst the monotony of their work.