When Comes The Joy

The protagonist's emotional journey felt swift at times—was that a deliberate choice to keep the story moving or just pacing?

The setting really came alive and felt like a character itself. I wonder if the city was based on a real place or a composite of places that inspired the story.

It was satisfying but also left me curious about what might happen next for the characters. Did others feel like the conclusion tied things up just right or a bit too perfect?