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These bite-sized satirical stories give an insight into the values and priorities that motivate and drive the desi community.
Highlighting many actual incidents through fictional characters, they offer a snapshot of the lives of ordinary people. It’s funny how a few comments can change one’s way of thinking or how people morph into something they aren’t.
More than anything, the stories show the growing divide in tradition and culture as it evolves. The older generation holding desperately to what they know, trying to hold onto a measure of control over their children even when they are grown.
So why not take a bite? It might taste familiar.
Our Idiosyncrasies by Sanober H. Irshad is a composition of twelve short stories, ranging across several topics. From the matchmaker aunty, with an eye to setting up any single person that crosses her path, to various types of social media users and online daters, overly intrusive strangers, and well-intentioned but behind-the-times family members, Irshad creates a wide array of interesting characters, sure to entertain.
Through these characters and events, Irshad provides an intimate look into culture. With a delicate balance of social commentary and humor, Irshad’s satirical pieces give readers something to think about while simultaneously keeping them entertained.
Our Idiosyncrasies is beautifully crafted, intelligent, and an absolute pleasure to read.
With many colorful and fascinating characters, Irshad immerses the reader in culturally and socially relevant topics from marriage and procreation to curses and legends. Every character introduced in Irshad’s flash fiction will almost certainly bring to mind someone from your own life, and shine a light on the sometimes bizarre and peculiar way in which we interact with one another.
As the title promises, Irshad delivers short bits of insight into these peculiarities and delightfully illustrates that across individuals, families, and even cultures, we all have idiosyncrasies. A fast-paced, enjoyable read, Irshad’s stories will resonate with readers of all ages, genders, and cultures.
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