What inspired Timothy Zahn to blend mystery with alien encounters in this story?
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What inspired Timothy Zahn to blend mystery with alien encounters in this story?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the diplomatic scenes?
How did the author decide to portray the alien species’ motivations—are they meant to be ambiguous or intentionally mysterious?