Surtout rester éveillé (Terres d'Amérique)

Chaon's stories feel so layered and haunting — I'm curious whether he planned the psychological build-up from the start or let it develop organically.

The stories stayed with me long after finishing, especially the themes of loss and identity. Was that intentional or a happy accident?

It made the stories feel incredibly relatable yet unsettling. I wonder if Chaon drew from personal experiences or purely fiction.