Le magicien d'Auschwitz

The depiction of Auschwitz felt visceral and real, but I wonder how much was based on research versus creative interpretation. Did the author face challenges in weaving fact and fiction seamlessly?

The title suggests a magical aspect, which made me curious about how that element influences the narrative's tone and message. Was it meant to symbolize hope or despair?

The camp's history is so loaded with trauma, but also resilience. I wonder what motivated the author to focus on this particular setting and what they hoped readers would take away.