That little snippet of life that too relatable even when it was just a fiction. 10 short stories of mystery and wonder at a life; on present and past, illuminating the moment in lives of both men and women-- "What does it mean to be a man and a woman together; or a man and a woman, once together and now apart?"

Bunch of it having catchy and twisty narratives, some are too surreal while few just an okay. Having few stories as my favourite:

Amour
A story of Sophie as remembered by the narrator, a long lost friend who he suddenly meet again at a refugee camp. Emotionally bittersweet, and as much as I love the ending it was just too heartbreaking :/

"...it felt good to be useful, good to be able to make things a little bit easier for her."

Switzerland
This started so well, intriguing and compelling. I am curious of Soraya and love how the narrator telling her story and their past friendship. A lovely reminiscing plot.

Future Emergencies
A post 9/11 background, story of a couple and their days experiencing the stay at home, stocking necessities and listening to the news. I love the scrabbles scene, that random annoyance and sadness. A realisation of regret and of life, as what it is, should just go on.

The Husband
Profound phrasing and I really love Tamar's mom. It flows 'bizarrely' but I like how Tamar soon realised at the end that 'the husband' might be a 'gift'; received without our having known to ask. The idea almost exceptional to me.

Think I fancy the diversity of its characters the most-- their backgrounds and personalities, also the simplicity and how each idea evokes one's consideration and views about life. There's depth and sadness, evocative and sentimental and yet engagingly beautiful.

Thanks to Pansing Distribution for sending me a copy of this book in return of an honest review!