Observing urban life from afar with hints of both amusement and distaste, each short story in this collection describes a moment in time with the hurried detail of an anecdote told over a cup of coffee or a travel narrative on the reverse of a postcard. Black humor runs throughout these diverse stories that range from circular narratives to modern allegories, faithfully documenting urban rebellion and social isolation with a cynicism that barely hides a sincere, poetic sensibility.