Dal ventre della balena

The seamless blend of reality and myth created a richly layered world. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The portrayal of survival and kinship felt so visceral — it made me wonder how much of that was inspired by real stories from Newfoundland.

It seems to carry weight beyond just the literal — almost like a character itself. Did the symbolism resonate differently with readers based on their background?