Our Story Begins

The stories feel so personal and layered — I wonder what inspired Wolff to focus on these aspects of human experience and how he approached crafting such nuanced characters.

The subtle reflections on past choices and regrets really resonated with me, but I’m curious whether others felt this sense of longing or if it was just my interpretation.

Wolff's choices give the collection a particular mood and focus — I wonder what criteria he used to decide which stories to include and which to leave out.