The narrative emphasizes the sterile, mundane, and heavily scheduled routine of the institution, which serves as a sharp contrast to the medieval world the protagonist, Hannah Doe, experiences in her mind. In the book, it talks about how the fact is super dull compared to the castle. The Hospital has the typical Mental Hospital things like a heavy-scheduled routine, Dim artificial light, and safety handles.
A large, secluded, historic chateau in the French countryside with multiple buildings from different eras, featuring painted ceilings, ornate wooden walls, chandeliers, marble fireplaces, a chapel with original stained glass, secret passages, and even a dungeon that was once a kitchen with a bread oven
In 1347, the book is suspenseful, with questionable vibes. There is a village that doesn't have a name but is usually called 'the bend' since it's along the river bend. In 2023, the book is depressing, twist-turning, and is in a mental hospital, representing an identity crisis and mental illnesses.