The Kabab maker and the Consultant explores the experiences of love, greed, betrayal, friendship, and guile. There is darkness here, but also a strong undercurrent of optimism and hope, for the stories offer an empathetic view of human nature. Set in contemporary India, these riveting tales spot the behavior patterns that cut across social distinctions and try to understand life as a set of basic human experiences common to all of us. Crisp, well-written, with a polished narrative voice and unexpected quirky twists, these stores release refreshing bursts of positive energy, leaving the reader with a lingering whiff of emotions.