A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories

By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a flurry of mistaken identities and missed connections, two strangers find an unexpected spark as their chaotic journeys collide in the back of the wrong cab.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2008-12-01

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Summary

"A Young Man in a Hurry, and Other Short Stories" by Robert W. Chambers is a group of tales highlighted by the opening story, where a man's rush to catch a train throws him into quirky circumstances after he hops into the wrong taxi. Inside, he meets a young woman also in a panic, trying to reach her brother; their shared frustration sparks an unexpected connection as they face their predicament involving mistaken identities and the urgency of their situations. The author mixes humor and tension, hinting their chaotic meeting might lead to something more meaningful.