L'invité de la dernière heure

The mood feels so tense and immersive—I'm curious if the author had specific locations or cultural elements in mind that shaped the story's tone.

It felt like the stakes were building up but then slowed down temporarily. I'm wondering if that was intentional to build suspense or just how the story evolved.

The characters' relationships seem so layered—did you find yourself questioning who to believe at different points?