As much as I love magical realism and metaphorical writing, this collection was a bit bizarre to me. Despite the great ideas of relationship and friendship also one's concern and lifestyle, the absurdities were too unique and 'sly'. I love the characters, most of them were relatable, and their perspectives and experiences portraying the slice of life fairly well.

I enjoyed both The Lonesome Bodybuilder and An Exotic Marriage (from characters, narratives and storytelling). Fitting Room was okay but I did not fancy the ending that much even though I love the characters so much. I Called You By Name was mysteriously engaging, I like that it was 'awkward' and mundane at the same time.

Most of the pieces having a weird aftertaste to me, either too strange (in a good way) or too bland (not my cup of tea). Nevertheless, it was an imaginative collection although with nonsensical ending and sort, I still find it quite captivating.