What inspired the vivid depiction of Marseille's streets and culture?
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Chourmo

Chourmo
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What inspired the vivid depiction of Marseille's streets and culture?
Did anyone else feel the characters’ sense of fatalism was almost palpable?
How did the author decide to balance the noir atmosphere with moments of introspection?