Butterfield 8

The setting feels so rich and specific—I'm curious how much of the city's world was drawn from real life versus imagination. Did the author intend to critique society through this backdrop?

Her struggles felt so raw and real, but I kept wondering whether her actions were justified or if she was just lost. How did others interpret her moral compass?

There are moments of levity amid intense emotional scenes, which kept me engaged. Was this contrast intentional to reflect real life’s complexities?