What inspired Pierre Lemaitre to set this story during France's war-torn era?
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What inspired Pierre Lemaitre to set this story during France's war-torn era?
Did anyone else feel overwhelmed by the portrayal of grief and loss in the story?
How did the author decide on the structure of shifting perspectives and timelines?