The calcium in the collarbones I have kissed. The iron in the blood flushing those cheeks. We imprint our intimacies upon atoms born from an explosion so great it still marks the emptiness of space. A shimmer of photons bears the memory across the long, dark amnesia. We will be carried too, mysterious particles that we are. 
 As someone who typically doesn't enjoy short stories, I found this collection to be absolutely riveting. Heartbreaking yet simultaneously heartwarming, The Tsar of Love and Techno was surprisingly interesting. Set in Russia, I believe Marra truly encapsulated the horror that Soviet citizens had to go through on a daily basis involving censorship and personal freedoms, particularly during the Stalin years. The writing was gorgeously crafted and the characters were surprisingly well-developed, despite the fact that this was a collection of short stories and not a novel in the traditional sense. 
 The Tsar of Love and Techno is perfect for anyone who enjoys Russian literature or is new to reading short stories, as at times this collection flows like a novel. Definitely recommend! Four out of five stars.