Die letzten Liebenden von Paris

The emotional depth feels very personal, and I wonder how much of his life shaped the story. Did any real events inspire particular scenes or characters?

The setting feels integral to the mood, but I’m curious whether the historical elements were more for atmosphere or played a pivotal role in character development.

The shifting viewpoints gave a richer view of the characters’ inner worlds, but I wonder if this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.