Das verlorene Wochenende

The depiction of addiction feels so visceral and personal. I'm curious what inspired the choice to keep the narrative so raw and unfiltered.

The emotional weight just kept building, but I wondered if that was the author's intention or if the story could have gone in a different direction.

The backdrop seems integral to the characters' struggles. Do you think the story would have felt different if set in a different time or place?