I always desired to read some of Tagore's work and this book provided me that opportunity. But the stories that came across were quite depressing and some were a bit misogynistic, especially The Babus of Nayanjore. 

The story plot was okay but often the endings to the stories were quite depressing and the characters fate was simply left to the imagination of the reader. 

I read books to feel better not even more depressed and sad. By not reading this, you aren't missing out on anything.