Insel der Verdammten

The psychological depth in this novel feels so authentic. I wonder what inspired the author to focus so much on the mental toll of war.

The detailed battle scenes made me feel like I was right there, but it also left me emotionally drained. Am I the only one who found it so intense?

The shifting viewpoints gave a layered understanding of the war, but I’m curious if that was planned from the beginning or developed during writing.