How did the author decide to portray Silent Joe's silence as a strength rather than a weakness?
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Silent Joe

Silent Joe
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How did the author decide to portray Silent Joe's silence as a strength rather than a weakness?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional to build tension?
What inspired the author to set this story in the specific California town?