How Late It Was, How Late

The dialect gives authenticity, but I wonder if it also creates distance for some readers. Did it enhance or hinder your connection to the characters?

The style felt very raw and immersive. I'm curious whether this was a conscious choice to reflect the protagonist's inner state or evolved during writing.

His spiraling behavior was intense and unsettling, but also incredibly human. How did others interpret his journey — was it tragic or something else?