Der Fixer: Ein Mafialiebesroman (die Mafia von Venedig)

The story balances intense, sometimes brutal scenes with emotional vulnerability. I'm curious how the author approached this delicate mix.

The characters' choices are often questionable, yet I found myself really invested. How does the author make us empathize with such morally complex figures?

The world-building is vivid and compelling, making me wonder whether it was based on real locations or entirely fictional. What inspired the author to create this environment?