The Fat Woman Next Door is Pregnant (Chronicles of the Plateau Mont Royal, 1)

Tremblay's depiction of community and personal struggles feels so authentic—I'm curious whether this was based on real stories or purely fictional.

The detailed setting and characters remind me of small-town life, but I wonder how much of it is drawn from Tremblay's own experiences or observations.

The slow build and focus on ordinary life made the story feel very real, but I wonder if the author aimed to challenge traditional storytelling expectations.