Sull'ansa del fiume

The landscape feels almost like a character itself, shaping the characters' lives and decisions. I'm curious how much of this was inspired by real places or purely fictional.

His observations are insightful but sometimes uncomfortable, especially regarding cultural change and identity. How did readers interpret his stance on these issues?

The narrative perspective gives a personal touch to historical shifts, but I wonder if this was a conscious choice to highlight individual experience amidst larger upheavals.