Can Long Endure

The world-building felt so immersive and real — I wonder if the author drew from specific sci-fi traditions or crafted something entirely new.

I was hooked during the action scenes but felt some of the introspective moments slowed things down. Was that intentional to build tension?

The characters face tough choices that made me question what I would do in their place. Am I the only one who felt torn between empathy and frustration?