This book tells the story of a rich man and his reflections on death and life as well as the
horrible and simple ways in which it can be lived. The protagonist has an affluent life a
sister who takes care of him and a fiancée an ordinary and quiet life that will be altered
when he decides to adopt and educate a child. The book sets a range of questions like how his
environment will change with this decision what prejudices he will face or what his intention
in doing so is?
