The Kingdom of Sand

The setting feels so vivid and immersive, but I'm curious whether the historical context was a starting point or something that developed alongside the characters' journeys.

It added a layer of melancholy, but I kept wondering if that was a deliberate choice to reflect life's ambiguities or a missed opportunity for closure.

The characters’ experiences felt both personal and universal, making me wonder what influenced the author’s perspective on evolving sexuality and societal change.