Am Ufer lauert der Tod

The story moves quickly, but I wondered if there were moments where it was intentionally slowed to build tension. Did the pacing evolve during writing?

The characters often blur the lines between right and wrong, which made me question what I would do in their situation. How do others interpret their actions?

The setting added a unique flavor to the narrative, but I'm curious whether the location was chosen for its cultural aspects or story-specific reasons.