'Each story in this collection illuminates a particular universe completely authentic in texture and detail giving us writing that is not only pleasurable but finely-crafted as well'-Indian Review of BooksIn 'A New Year's Party' Geoffrey finds all his attempts to throw a successful party come to naught as his inappropriately chose guests make their dislike for each other very vocal; the wonderful camaraderie that can exist between a four-year-old and his ancient Nana is explored in 'Song of Inno