Through Qfwfq's whimsical narratives, Calvino demonstrates how scientific concepts can be transformed into poetic experiences. The author takes complex astronomical and evolutionary theories and reimagines them as personal adventures, showing that even the most abstract scientific concepts can be understood through the lens of human experience.

The stories explore the nature of existence across vast spans of time, with Qfwfq's memories stretching from before the Big Bang to the present day. This eternal perspective highlights how personal memories and cosmic events intertwine, creating a unique meditation on the nature of time and consciousness.

Throughout the collection, characters seek meaningful connections despite existing in impossibly vast spaces or abstract forms. Whether as atoms, cellular organisms, or cosmic entities, they demonstrate a fundamentally human desire for relationship and understanding, even in the most inhospitable circumstances.