How did the author decide to portray the tension between tradition and change in the characters' lives?
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How did the author decide to portray the tension between tradition and change in the characters' lives?
Did anyone else feel emotionally invested in the characters' journeys but also unsettled by some of their choices?
What inspired the setting of Shanghai during this tumultuous period?