Dans la gueule de l'alligator

Hiaasen's humor really lightened some intense moments, but I wondered how much of that was planned versus spontaneous. Did it make the stakes feel less serious or more relatable?

The Florida backdrop feels so vivid and alive—was that inspired by real places or personal experiences? I’d love to hear about how the setting shaped the plot.

The characters often walk a fine line between right and wrong, which made me question what I’d do in their shoes. Was that intentional to challenge the reader’s sympathies?