What inspired the author to set this story during a specific historical period in China?
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What inspired the author to set this story during a specific historical period in China?
Did anyone else feel the depiction of the jewelry-making process was both beautiful and intense?
How did the author decide on the balance between the personal and cultural aspects of the protagonist's journey?