How did Norman Mailer decide to weave real historical events into the fictional espionage narrative?
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How did Norman Mailer decide to weave real historical events into the fictional espionage narrative?
Did anyone else find the character development in 'Harlot's Ghost' as complex as the political intrigue?
What do you think about the pacing in the middle sections — was that intentional or did it slow the story down?