There is no attempt at categorizing pieces, which makes the collection an interesting read, as it often felt like a series of random conversation with one person then the next. The writing varies greatly in quality, but this contributes to the feeling that this is a community effort, with the larger purpose of sharing stories. Issues of identity are central themes, and marriage features prominently. An essay called Trapped , by Padma Tumuluri, expresses the rage one woman feels at being pushed into marriage. She is angry at being silenced by her family and her future husband, and this is visually depicted by changing font sizes.
Poetry is used to capture a range of issues.
His poem has an energizing style that fuses east and west as he writes about the racism that creates barriers between these two sides of his life. Mermaid , by Saira Moini, is a beautiful poem that speaks to the displacement felt in the diasporic community. She refers to her homes by the main bodies of water nearby as she leads the reader through her life journey. The short stories were often touching. The Coat , by Sunita Popli, is the heartwarming story of a young successful family in India that migrates to Canada hoping to find riches and opportunity.