Ik ben Charlotte Simmons

His vivid portrayal makes me wonder whether he drew from personal experiences or extensive research. How did he decide which aspects of college life to highlight?

Her struggles with identity and social pressures felt very real, but I kept wondering if her decisions were meant to critique or sympathize with her.

Focusing so closely on her point of view created a sense of intimacy, but I wonder if that was always planned or evolved during writing.