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The book vividly depicts how family expectations clash with evolving societal values. Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' choices and sacrifices?

The setting feels so authentic and immersive — I wonder if Mann drew from personal experience or extensive research to craft this backdrop.

The narrative sometimes drags, but it seems to mirror the gradual unraveling of the family’s fortunes. Was this a conscious stylistic choice?