Comme des bêtes

The setting feels so visceral and authentic—I'm curious whether it's based on real events or purely fictional. How did the location influence the story's tone?

I found myself genuinely invested in their fate, but some scenes made me uneasy because of how raw and real they felt. Did the author aim to evoke this emotional response?

Listening to this made certain moments even more powerful, but I wonder if the narration choice was intentional to heighten the impact or if it was simply the best way to tell it.