Una domenica in piscina a Kigali

The shift between peaceful moments and harrowing events felt very impactful. I'm curious whether this contrast was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The personal stories made the tragedy feel so immediate, but I sometimes wondered if that emotional pull was intentional to evoke empathy.

The setting feels so vivid and specific—what do you think led to choosing this particular location and day as the backdrop for such a heavy story?