Short fiction chosen for a single volume gives a reader several distinct worlds in the space of one paperback, and that is the shape of this selection.
The collection gathers stories that can each be finished in a sitting, moving between different situations, settings and narrative voices rather than following one continuous plot. Reading in sequence shows how pace and tone shift from one piece to the next, while dipping in at random works just as well for commuters and late-night readers. The text is set plainly and runs across 264 pages.
What the book delivers:
• A gathered selection of short stories in one volume
• Self-contained pieces suited to short reading sessions
• A range of settings and narrative voices across the book
• A 264-page paperback format for everyday carrying
Recommended for readers who prefer short fiction to long novels and for anyone starting a shelf of story collections, published by Penguin India and available from Boipoka.