Bust

His sparse prose really amplifies the dark mood, but I'm curious how much of that was a conscious choice versus instinctive. Did the writing style evolve during the process?

The moral ambiguity made the story more complex but also more unsettling. I wonder if Bruen intended for us to empathize with these flawed characters or just observe their downfall.

The gritty Dublin backdrop feels almost like a character itself. I'm curious whether Bruen drew from personal experience or extensive research to craft this world.