Publisher's Synopsis
Ah, marriage. The pinnacle of excitement, adventure, and limitless surprises. Or, at least that's what they say. Welcome to the thrilling world of Mr. Ake's monotone marriage, where every day is like Groundhog Day...minus the adorable rodents. Meet Mr. Ake, a man of routine, a true connoisseur of monotony. His life revolves around predictability, so much so that his servants probably dream about whirring up something different for once. And let's not forget about Mrs. Ake, the queen of indifference. Her poker face could win a world championship, or at least fool everyone into thinking she's a professional mime. You see, in the Ake household, variety isn't the spice of life; it's just mildly irritating. Their daily routine is like clockwork, where excitement is nothing more than an urban legend.
Let's take a quick glance at Mr. Ake's monotone marriage. Perhaps, after reading this we all will appreciate our own non-changing predicament with a bit more enthusiasm...
