The Upstairs Room

Reiss captures the innocence and courage of children in such harrowing circumstances. I'm curious about the choices behind highlighting their internal conflicts and resilience.

The story manages to be heartbreaking yet uplifting — did the portrayal of small moments of hope feel authentic or did it feel like it was leaning too much one way?

The personal connection adds depth to the story. It made me wonder how much was drawn from Reiss’s own memories and how that shaped the narrative.