Melancholy Baby

Parker's characters often operate in shades of gray, which makes the resolution feel more realistic but also more unsettling. Did anyone else feel this added depth or made the ending more ambiguous?

The gloomy, tense mood really immerses the reader in the detective's world. I wonder if the author drew from personal experiences or specific places to craft this environment.

Some parts felt like a quiet buildup before the storm, which worked well for me but might not be for everyone. Was this pacing choice deliberate to deepen the story's mood?