Will phenomenal mathematical abilities help you survive in an alien swamp? Will love really save our world? Can deep space justify meanness? Should we blame the mirror if the planet is crooked? Is Star Mowgli an enemy or just a child? All these questions will be answered by the smart and stylish stories of Alexander Gromov, each of which has become an event in modern Russian science fiction. These stories allowed the author to collect many literary awards and ultimately win the title of Best Science Fiction Writer in Europe in 2008. If you love real science fiction, this book is yours.