A gray donkey named EO embarks on a journey across Europe, encountering both cruelty and kindness from various people, including an Italian countess and a Polish soccer team, after being removed from a circus. EO's experiences reflect the complexities of modern Europe as he witnesses both joy and pain, shedding light on the diverse landscapes and characters he encounters. From performing in a Polish circus to being taken to a horse stable and eventually...

"'How ought one to live?' This is the question that obsesses London-based publisher Ayush, driving him to question every act of consumption. He embarks on a radical experiment in his own life and the lives of those connected to him: his practical economist husband; their twins; and even the authors he edits and publishes. One of those authors, a mysterious M. N. Opie, writes a story about a young academic involved in a car accident that causes her...