Comfort Me with Apples

The mix of genres creates a surreal and unsettling atmosphere. I'm curious whether this was a conscious choice from the start or evolved during writing.

The way the narrative unravels around personal loss and self-discovery had me hooked, but also made me uneasy. How did others interpret her mental state?

Listening instead of reading must add a different layer to the atmosphere. I wonder if the narration choices influenced how the story's mood hits listeners.