What inspired the author to set the story against the backdrop of Russian politics?
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What inspired the author to set the story against the backdrop of Russian politics?
Did anyone else feel the pacing was relentless in a good way, or did it sometimes feel overwhelming?
How did the author decide to portray the moral ambiguity of the characters?