"In Other Rooms, Other Wonders" is a collection of interconnected short stories by Pakistani-American author Daniyal Mueenuddin, published in 2009. The stories are set in Pakistan and center around the wealthy landowning Khar family, as well as their servants and employees. The stories explore themes of class, power, and relationships between individuals from different social backgrounds. Each story focuses on a different character, and together they create a vivid and complex portrait of life in contemporary Pakistan. The collection has been praised for its sharp observations of Pakistani society, as well as its evocative and poetic language. It was a finalist for the National Book Award and has been widely acclaimed by critics and readers alike.
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