Le courtier en Tabac

The mix of real events and humorous exaggeration creates a unique tone. I'm curious what inspired the approach to critique early American society through humor.

The prose has a dense, old-fashioned feel that made reading slow at times, but it also added authenticity. Was this intentional to immerse readers in the period?

The characters feel both exaggerated and genuine, which made me laugh but also think about the real historical figures behind them.