Piccolo dizionario cinese-inglese per innamorati

The unique format adds layers to the storytelling, but I'm curious if it was inspired by the character's inner monologue or a deliberate stylistic choice.

There were so many moments that felt painfully real in their miscommunications and misunderstandings. Did it resonate with others' experiences?

The city feels almost like a character itself—how much of its vibrancy and diversity influenced the story's tone?