Daniyal Mueenuddin's acclaimed collection, 'In Other Rooms, Other Wonders,' presents a tapestry of connected tales that explore the stratified society of Pakistan. Set against the backdrop of a declining feudal system, the stories traverse the lives of the rich and powerful as well as the poor and powerless. An aging patriarch grapples with the erosion of his authority, his lands serving as a stage for his family, servants, and peasants, each seeking their place in a changing world. From the electricity-thief father of twelve to the girl who marries into a fading aristocracy, Mueenuddin deftly navigates through the complexities of class, tradition, and desire. With nuance and irony, the narratives unfold, revealing a Pakistan rarely seen, in which personal ambitions, betrayals, and longings reflect the larger story of a country at a crossroads of history and modernity.