The Lost Children

The emotional depth of the characters felt so real, but I wonder what inspired the author to focus on this sensitive topic. Was it based on real events or purely fictional?

While the buildup was intense, I found myself wishing for more momentum during the middle chapters. Do others think this was a deliberate choice to build tension?

I was really invested in whether I could trust the characters' motives. I'm curious about how much of their interactions were based on personal experience or research.