How did the author decide on the gritty, noir tone for 'The Guards'?
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How did the author decide on the gritty, noir tone for 'The Guards'?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about whether to root for the main characters?
What inspired the depiction of Irish policing and the local culture in the story?