Le Pouce de l'assassin (Cal-Lévy- R. Pépin)

The mix of wit and suspense makes the book stand out, but I wonder if that balance was intentional from the start or evolved during writing.

The moral ambiguity added complexity, but I kept wondering if I was supporting their redemption or just getting caught up in the storytelling.

The gritty urban backdrop feels very real, and I'm curious whether it was based on a specific place or a composite of different cities.