Small World – Matt Beaumont

The novel explores the interconnected lives of various men and women living and working in a busy city. The story emphasizes how everyday encounters—whether with family, coworkers, or strangers at a bus stop—unintentionally impact each individual’s day. The narrative features a diverse ensemble cast, including a stressed working mother, a grieving shop assistant, a stand-up comic, and a journalist, all telling their stories through a series of interwoven first-person perspectives.