The Pesthouse

The story oscillates between despair and moments of resilience. I wonder what inspired the balance between darkness and hope in the narrative.

The bleak landscapes and decaying towns really brought the world to life. I’m curious whether this vividness was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The detailed descriptions and character moments were rich, but some parts felt like they slowed the story down. Do others think this was intentional to build atmosphere?