How did Paul Bowles' experiences in Morocco influence the bleak tone of this novel?
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How did Paul Bowles' experiences in Morocco influence the bleak tone of this novel?
Did anyone else find the pacing slow but intentionally so, to mirror the protagonist's sense of aimlessness?
What inspired the choice to focus on moral ambiguity rather than clear-cut good or evil?