How did the author decide to blend Russian folklore with her own storytelling?
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The Bear and the Nightingale

The Bear and the Nightingale
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How did the author decide to blend Russian folklore with her own storytelling?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that just me?
What role do you think the setting plays in shaping the characters' beliefs and choices?