How did the author decide to weave themes of trauma and healing throughout the narrative?
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Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness

Teach Us to Outgrow Our Madness
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How did the author decide to weave themes of trauma and healing throughout the narrative?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that an intentional choice?
What inspired the setting and cultural backdrop of post-war Japan in this story?