What inspired the author to set this story against the backdrop of post-war Germany?
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What inspired the author to set this story against the backdrop of post-war Germany?
Did anyone else feel the emotional weight of the characters' losses, or was it just me?
How did the author decide to portray the internal conflicts of characters who are torn between hope and despair?