Alain Damasio wrote little, but he writes well. Of course, there is an anti-capitalist bias, and of course, most of his writings are critical of our society, or what it will become. But if we accept that in his writings, one reaches a depth, a poetry and rare reflection. I am an absolute fan of the Horde Contrevent, finesse, density and almost physical experience of the text. This collection of stories brings the same effect, by bit, by nuances, different but intense. If you like Damasio, if you accept his style, go with eyes closed.