How did Anthony Doerr decide to intertwine the themes of memory and nature in this story?
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How did Anthony Doerr decide to intertwine the themes of memory and nature in this story?
Did anyone else feel that the magical realism elements added a layer of depth or made certain scenes more poignant?
What inspired the choice to set the story across different time periods and locations?