Come siamo diventati nordcoreani

The setting feels so authentic and immersive — I wonder if the author did extensive research or drew from personal experiences to create this backdrop.

Their internal conflicts made me think about how much environment shapes who we are, especially when freedom is so restricted. Was that feeling intentional in the storytelling?

Switching viewpoints added layers to the story but also made me wonder whether this was planned from the start or developed during writing.