Schilf im Sommerwind

The small-town vibe adds warmth and intimacy, but I wonder if it also shaped the characters' relationships in specific ways. Did the location serve as a character itself?

The balance between romantic tension and family drama felt very authentic, but I was curious if others found one aspect more compelling or relatable than the other.

The way characters find hope after hardship was moving, and I wonder what personal or literary influences led to these themes being central to the novel.