Mortal Remains and Other Stories is truly a unique anthology in many ways. Sundar Viswam, who is well-known for his short and witty takes on social media, will surprise some of his readers with the depth and poignancy of these stories. But many of them are already familiar with the serious stories that he has written on Facebook, some of which are quite emotional. He has also written several essays and commentaries that have appeared in several newspapers and publications both in the US and India.

The characters that Sundar creates in this anthology are unique too, and their stories are complex and rich in emotion. But they are fast-paced, thus doubling the impact they make, which is the ideal combination for both quick and reflective readers. Also, the stories do not conform to any theme and are totally different from each other, so the reader has no idea what will come next. The other surprising aspect is that these stories are about ordinary events making an extraordinary impact on ordinary people’s lives, so readers can easily identify and relate to them. The stories will force readers to pause and think of some seemingly mundane happenings in their own lives and the toll they have taken.