The Parlour Wife is short and you could finish it in an afternoon. The writing is also easy to read and unpretentious.

Plot-wise, it was well thought out. No unnecessary gaps, the central theme was clear from the jump. Oyinkan builds tension steadily.

For a collection of short stories, Niq Mhlongo manages to give his characters depth in a few pages/sentences.

The Second Stone feels like a bridge between two plateaus, and an uneventful but necessary trip from the highs of book 2 and whatever new peaks the author plans to scale next.

If you don’t mind reading about math, logic, and personal beliefs about the world, then The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be a smooth read.

If you enjoy knowing your characters intimately, history, a well-written story and Asian culture, I recommend you pick up this book.