La moglie del lobotomista

The historical context feels so vivid and detailed—I'm curious whether this was driven by personal interest or research. How did the setting influence the characters' choices?

Her internal struggles felt very real, but I kept wondering if her actions were justified or if they highlighted a deeper critique of the era's medical ethics.

Her feelings of love, guilt, and helplessness came through so powerfully. I wonder what techniques the author used to evoke such empathy without making her actions seem justifiable.