Simon the Fiddler

The way music is central to Simon’s journey feels so integral — I wonder what inspired her to make it a core theme and motif throughout the story.

The contrast between the brutality of war and the beauty of music made me think about how art persists through chaos. Was that balance intentional or just how the story evolved?

Focusing on a musician as a protagonist is unique, and it added a layered emotional depth. I’d love to know what led to this particular lens on the war.