Der Tag, an dem mein Vater die Zeit anhielt

The blend of realistic historical fiction with fantasy felt seamless but layered. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or developed during the writing process.

Their hopes and fears felt so genuine, it made me wonder how much of their stories were inspired by real experiences or pure imagination.

The historical backdrop added so much richness; I wonder what prompted the author to set the story in that particular time and place.