Return to Poughkeepsie

The small-town vibe really adds charm and depth to the characters' relationships. I'm curious whether the town is based on a real place or purely fictional.

Their history made their interactions more layered and real, but I wondered if it also made some scenes more tense than necessary. What did others think?

The book had moments that made me laugh out loud but also some heartbreaking scenes. I'm interested in how the tone was shaped during writing.