Hello, I loved your book. It was truly... â€� Rene Denfeld Q&A

Sam asked Rene Denfeld:

Hello, I loved your book. It was truly enchanting! My question, if you haven't already answered it, is how did you come to add the magical realism/whimsical elements to the story? Thanks!

Rene Denfeld Hello Sam, I am so glad you loved The Enchanted! I think the fantastical elements are important, as they show how the narrator copes with being in solitary confinement for so many years. He escapes through his imagination, including astonishing interpretations of his world. I've worked with men and women facing execution, and am often thunderstruck at how humans can persevere despite horrific circumstances.

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