Compelling and subjective, the beauty of Sometimes When We Touch and Other Short Stories lies in its innocence of expression. The characters depicted are real-life portrayals with whom we easily associate ourselves.

The shy boy, Manuel, from "On Reunion Day", the greedy politician in "Wheels and Deals", and Anuj and Mayumi from "Sometimes When We Touch" are all ordinary people leading simple lives. Yet it is these little anecdotes in their lives that Manoz Yonzone has brought out so poignantly.

Written in simple language, with heart-rending themes, these short tales are an in-depth analysis of human nature that captivates the readers and keeps them enthralled until the last page of this intriguingly varied collection.


Manoz Yonzone (Tamang) attended Mount Hermon School in Darjeeling, India. Sometimes When We Touch and Other Short Stories is his first collection in the English language. He lives in Mumbai and in his native home town of Kalimpong.