"He found nothing noble in interpreting people's maladies, [...]"

A beautiful collection of stories. I remember reading the story A Real Durwan way back in 2014 or 2015 for my English Literature class, the story has stuck with me since then. It was a surprise to find it in this Collection. Anyway, you can literally taste India's essence in each of these stories. The characters are so true to their identities, and in each story, they stand out. I wouldn't go beyond describing these stories with the word simple as this is the best and most justified that I can do.

I am amazed and also a bit envious of how naturally Lahiri is able to narrate.

Favourite: When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine