Das Pechschwarze Herz

The world feels so visceral and intense—I'm curious if that was a conscious choice from the start or developed during writing. Did it influence how the characters' morals are explored?

The story's focus on power struggles added a layer of complexity I loved, but I wonder if others felt the same or preferred the more adventurous moments.

The richness of the setting really stood out to me. I'm curious whether the author drew from historical sources or created everything from imagination.