This short story collection was a bit of a let down for me. I wasn't entirely invested in any of the stories, nor did I find the writing especially riveting. That being said, it could have been that I was in a bit of a reading slump, because I normally enjoy stories that focus on relationships and everyday life. I can definitely appreciate Ali's reflections on the human condition in each story though, as well as the particular care and focus to reveal the worlds of these characters in modern Pakistan (primarily Karachi).