What inspired the depiction of time as both a narrative device and a threat?
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Marooned in Realtime

Marooned in Realtime
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What inspired the depiction of time as both a narrative device and a threat?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle — was that intentional?
How did the author decide to blend genres like mystery and science fiction in this story?