Il libro dell'acqua e di altri specchi

The characters' struggles feel so real and personal, but I'm curious how much of their experience reflects actual stories from the Middle East or Pakistan.

The tension between personal and political conflicts really stood out to me. I wonder what motivated the choice of this specific setting and time period.

The reflective sections added depth, but I found my attention drifting at times. Was this deliberate to mirror the characters' inner journeys?