How does Kiku Hughes’s decision to combine historical fact, family memories, and fictional plot elements together impact the story as a whole? What are the benefits and/or limitations of this kind of storytelling?

What are the possible reasons for framing the story as a time travel narrative, rather than a more straight-forward piece of historical fiction (or even biography)? How does the time travel frame influence the way the plot unfolds or the themes of the story?

How do the three major themes interact, influence, or complicate each other? What other themes might be suggested by the story? Use examples from the text.