Le Gouffre de l'absolution

Reynolds' detailed setting feels so immersive — I wonder how much was planned out beforehand versus developed as he wrote.

While I loved the depth, some sections felt like they slowed the story down. Do you think this was necessary for the plot or could it have been tighter?

The science feels so authentic, but I was curious if this was a conscious choice to prioritize realism over faster pacing or action.