What inspired the choice to tell this story through multiple timelines?
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The Birthday Present

The Birthday Present
La discussion entre lecteurs est ouverte maintenant. Il s’agit d’une discussion communautaire.
What inspired the choice to tell this story through multiple timelines?
Did anyone else feel a sense of unease about the characters' motives early on?
How do you think the author balances revealing secrets without losing tension?