How did the author decide to balance humor and poignancy in this coming-of-age story?
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How did the author decide to balance humor and poignancy in this coming-of-age story?
Did anyone else feel the small-town setting added a layer of nostalgia that made the story feel universal?
What inspired the choice to focus on the perspectives of both children and adults in the narrative?