What inspired the choice to set this story during such a tumultuous year?
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1933 Was a Bad Year

1933 Was a Bad Year
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What inspired the choice to set this story during such a tumultuous year?
Did anyone else feel the protagonist’s struggles with hope and despair felt so raw?
How do you think the author’s background influenced the depiction of Americana and the American experience?