What inspired the choice to tell Jakob von Gunten through such precise, minimalist prose?
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Jakob von Gunten

Jakob von Gunten
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What inspired the choice to tell Jakob von Gunten through such precise, minimalist prose?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Jakob's rebellious streak — was it admirable or unsettling?
Am I the only one who found the boarding school setting almost like a character itself?