A History of Objects - A Concoction of Human Idiosyncrasies

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📗BOOK: A History of Objects
📗AUTHOR: Carlo Pizzati
📗GENRE: Contemporary Short Stories
📗THEME: Sentimental attachments
📖RATING:
 ⚡Storyline- 4.1/5
 ⚡Literature- 4.3/5


📝CONTENT: 

A History of Objects is your quintessential collection of stories shedding light on human idiosyncrasies. 

There are a total of 23 short stories, each with its distinctive satirical plot bringing out the various hidden manifestations of humans and what they are within the ulterior surface.

✒VERDICT 

🥇Pros: 

1) Kudos to the author for his ability to understand the human psyche so well and create quirky yet realistic stories laced with an element of humour.

2) I loved the fact that the stories are so diverse and inclusive in terms of geographical locations and culture. This book felt like a miniature representation of the world map and various existing cultures specific to the place.

3) The author included many recent and relevant scenario especially with regards to the human and humane reaction to COVID. I couldn't help but relate to most of the stories written by the author.

👎Cons:

My only minor complaint is that in some stories I felt that the author gave an abrupt ending. I felt like grasping on a thread and wanting to know what happened next.

📗This book is a very pleasant and satirical read which can be enjoyed by all types of readers despite their personal preferences if any.

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