Das Mädchen, das rückwärts ging

The alternating viewpoints added depth and tension, but I wonder if that was planned from the start or developed during writing. How did it influence the story's emotional impact?

The pacing kept me on edge, but I’m curious if others found the gradual unfolding to be effective or a bit too slow at times.

The atmospheric details really grounded the mystery, and I wonder what inspired the specific location and era chosen for the narrative.