絹 (白水uブックス―海外小説の誘惑)

Baricco's lyrical style adds a dreamlike quality to the narrative. Did it enhance the emotional depth or make the story harder to follow?

The story feels layered with metaphor and allegory, which makes me wonder if the characters are meant to represent larger ideas.

The cross-cultural backdrop feels so vivid and specific—I'm curious whether real historical events or personal interests influenced this choice.