Die Gummibande ein Nero Wolfe-Roman

The story challenges notions of right and wrong in subtle ways. I'm curious what inspired the author to delve into these complex moral questions.

The story seemed to take its time developing character and setting, which made the eventual payoff even more satisfying. Was this intentional to heighten tension?

The sequence of clues and revelations felt very deliberate. I wonder what inspired the choice to unfold the investigation this way.