The book is a compilation of two short stories in comic format. Kabuliwala is a heart-warming tale of an unusual friendship between an Afghani merchant and a young girl called Mini. One of the best stories of the Nobel laureate.
The Postmaster is the story of young man from Kolkata, who is sent to manage the post office in a remote village. There, he forms an unexpected bond with Ratan, an orphaned girl. An emotionally charged story that continues to resonate.