The Fire-Dwellers

The intricate relationships and emotional tension felt very real. I'm curious whether her own experiences influenced this focus or if it was a deliberate choice to explore Canadian identity through personal stories.

Some chapters felt introspective and slow, which made the moments of revelation hit even harder. I'm wondering if this was intentional to mirror the protagonist's internal struggles.

The social and cultural backdrop seems crucial to understanding the characters' dilemmas. Do you think Laurence used the setting more as a backdrop or as a driving force in the story?