Many of the stories in it are character - driven. They focus on the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters, which makes the readers understand them on a deeper level. For instance, a character's longing for something better or their regret about past actions can be deeply explored.
The stories often contain a touch of melancholy. There's a sort of bittersweet quality to them. It might be about lost love, missed opportunities, or the passage of time. This melancholy tone gives the stories a certain depth and makes them more thought - provoking.