Amigo imaginario

Chbosky creates a haunting mood that sticks with readers long after the story ends. I'm curious about what influenced this dark tone and setting.

The way the story captures the child's innocence alongside the horror made me wonder if others felt conflicted about their feelings towards the characters.

The presence of the imaginary friend blurs reality and fantasy, but I wonder if this was primarily a tool to explore deeper psychological themes or just for suspense.