And This Is All Our Life

A new collection about “not-so-quiet people”—characters that Maria Metlitskaya loves so much, and stories her readers have long come to love. Every work included in this book is about us—with you. About our complicated lives, where there is room for sharp happiness, sudden tragedy, love, and betrayal. The author believes that neither joy nor misfortune is something you can prepare for in advance. You can only learn to accept good luck kindly and, with humility, endure disappointments. The heroes of Maria Metlitskaya’s book live with a clear understanding that even unexpected love, vile betrayal, warm memories—and memories you want to hide forever—are still part of life. Such an ordinary life for ordinary people.