Der Gewinner geht leer aus

The bleak, tense environment really immerses readers in the story. I'm curious whether the setting was based on a real place or purely fictional.

He’s clearly flawed and complex, which adds depth but also raises questions about empathy. How did others interpret his motivations?

The story moves at a breakneck speed but still feels layered. Was this a conscious choice to maintain tension or did it evolve naturally during writing?