What inspired the choice to tell Bint's story through such a stark, minimalist style?
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What inspired the choice to tell Bint's story through such a stark, minimalist style?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Bint’s moral choices, or was he purely a product of his environment?
How do the social hierarchies depicted in the book resonate with modern class structures?