What inspired the author to approach this retelling with such humor and tenderness?
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What inspired the author to approach this retelling with such humor and tenderness?
Did anyone else feel like the whimsical tone balanced the heavier themes perfectly?
How did Sara Benincasa decide which elements of the original tale to keep and which to reinvent?