Sometimes Cruel.

"Sometimes Cruel" is a thought-provoking collection of auto-fiction stories by Demetrius Koubourlis, drawing from his childhood experiences of witnessing violence during World War II and the Greek Civil War. The stories explore complex questions of culture, parentage, and violence, blurring the line between memory-based essays and works of fiction. The book offers a mix of terror and humor, with a focus on individuals' connectedness to the world. It concludes with an essay on a dream-inspired song and its meaning. This enigmatic book will appeal to contemplative readers interested in exploring the impact of violence on personal and collective experiences. [Extracted from the article]