Shanta Gokhale's short story collection, 'The Way Home,' offers a collection of 12 narratives exploring themes of social belonging and personal truth. The stories are characterized by spare yet tender prose, with Gokhale's writing noted for its precision in capturing subtle human emotions and reactions. Characters reveal their truths indirectly through unspoken cues and actions, reflecting on paths taken and not taken. The collection maps ordinary lives with empathy, focusing on the quiet moments and internal shifts that shape individuals rather than grand plotlines.