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Will Self's use of shifting perspectives and timelines creates a challenging but immersive experience. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The depiction of mental illness felt raw and unflinching, but also complex. I wonder how readers with personal experience interpret the representation.

The descriptions are so visceral and haunting; I'm interested in whether these images came from research, personal experience, or creative intuition.