What inspired Andrea Hirata to focus on family and cultural identity in 'Ayah'?
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What inspired Andrea Hirata to focus on family and cultural identity in 'Ayah'?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the childhood chapters? Was that intentional?
How did the author decide to balance humor and emotion in portraying the family's struggles?