De chair et d'os

The pacing in the story kept me hooked, but I wondered how much emphasis was placed on exploring the characters' backgrounds. Did the writing process favor plot twists or emotional depth?

The descriptions of the Basque countryside felt so immersive and almost like a character itself. I’m curious if the location was chosen for its symbolic significance or simply for its beauty.

The continuation of the story felt like a natural progression, but I wonder what led the author to expand on the original narrative. Was it the characters’ arcs or the setting that kept the story going?