The Boy from the Basement

Seeing the story through the boy's eyes made it so personal and raw. I wonder if this choice was to help readers truly feel his experience or if it evolved during writing.

The story balances dark themes with moments of hope that felt genuine. Did others find themselves rooting for the characters even in their most difficult moments?

Striking this balance is so tricky — I’d love to know what guided the portrayal of such sensitive themes to ensure they felt authentic but not gratuitous.