Only those who keep their wit and affections about them will survive the mass conditioning of the Organization, where confusion solemnly rules and conformity is king. As in our world itself, humanity prevails in the courage, love, and laughter of singular spirits--of men and women for whom life is an adventure no Organization can quell, and whose souls remain their own.
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A book consisting of 8 vaguely interrelated short stories with a very seamless writing style that is easy to read.
Though a satire on the UN and specific to that organisation, in my opinion this read can be related to anyone that has had a long working life in either the private sector or the public. The petty bureaucrats, empire builders, those that moan about how hard they work but do little, gossipers, all are covered in a delightful and gentle read that I think would appeal to most. I recognised so many people from my 40 years working life. My first Shirley Hazard and I will be reading more. Terrific writing.
