How did Jane Smiley decide to balance the historical and contemporary elements in 'Early Warning'?
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Early Warning

Early Warning
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How did Jane Smiley decide to balance the historical and contemporary elements in 'Early Warning'?
Did anyone else feel a strong sense of nostalgia but also unease about the characters' choices?
What inspired the setting and period for this family saga?