Die schreckliche Geschichte der abscheulichen Familie Willoughby (und wie am Ende alle glücklich wurden)

The story mixes dark humor with heartfelt moments — I wonder what inspired the author to balance these tones in a children’s book.

The Willoughbys are so exaggerated, but some of their antics felt surprisingly relatable. How did others connect with these characters?

The jokes are sharp, but I’m curious whether the humor is meant to soften the more serious themes or highlight them.