Comment Comment by oilchange > From what I recall, it's not stated that the family who takes in the boy are cannibals.It isn't explicitly stated, but it is heavily implied. I gave my reasons to another comment.https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36326924> That could be one interpretation, I suppose, if depression is your goal.It's a work of fiction. Nobody died. Nobody starved. Nothing to get depressed about. parent oilchange 3 years ago
It isn't explicitly stated, but it is heavily implied. I gave my reasons to another comment.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36326924
> That could be one interpretation, I suppose, if depression is your goal.
It's a work of fiction. Nobody died. Nobody starved. Nothing to get depressed about.