Walking in Circles Before Lying Down

The blend of animals and whimsical elements gave the story a unique flavor. I'm curious whether this approach was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

Their personalities felt so vivid and meaningful, almost like they were guiding the characters in their journeys. Did others see the animals as symbols or actual characters?

The tone shifts felt seamless, but I wondered if the humor was meant to lighten the deeper themes or if it was just naturally part of the storytelling style.