Svegliami quando tutto sarà finito

The novel beautifully oscillates between lighthearted moments and heavy themes. I'm curious if that contrast was deliberate to mirror real life.

The portrayal felt so genuine that I wondered if the author had personal experience or did extensive research to depict their fears and hopes.

It felt like such a specific choice that added depth to the characters' lives. Was this based on a real place or entirely fictional?