Hmmm, while I appreciate the spirit of experimentation--and it's nice to know what I, as a writer, can get away with--I couldn't help but think: David Foster Wallace did this sort of thing much better. At times I was also reminded of Georges Perec--but again, what's the point? What IS a story. McGregor joins the ranks of those who seek to expand the definition--but would I want to re-read this book? Was there anything profound? Not really. Would I show this to a student just for drill? Absolutely. Were the stories at times, completely inaccessible? Yes. I appreciate art for art's sake but look forward to the next book on my nightstand.