What inspired the author to set this coming-of-age story in Italy?
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The Lake's Water Is Never Sweet

The Lake's Water Is Never Sweet
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What inspired the author to set this coming-of-age story in Italy?
Did anyone else feel the novel's tone shifted between nostalgic and melancholic? Was that intentional?
How did the author decide to portray the complex family dynamics without making them feel overdone?