How did William Trevor choose to balance the themes of grief and hope in 'After Rain'?
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How did William Trevor choose to balance the themes of grief and hope in 'After Rain'?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional to deepen character development?
What inspired the setting of rural Ireland for this story, and how does it enhance the novel’s themes?