Blanche comme le lait, rouge comme le sang (Romans étrangers)

The vivid descriptions really grounded her personal growth. I'm curious whether the settings were chosen to mirror her inner state or if they evolved during writing.

Her struggles felt so real, especially balancing personal dreams with familial expectations. I wonder how much of this is based on the author's own experiences.

The contrast between milk and blood added a poetic layer to the story. I'm intrigued whether this symbolism was planned from the start or developed later.