The Last of August

The way the plot reveals layers of both the case and the characters' identities felt very intentional. I wonder if this dual focus was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

Some parts felt a bit slow, especially when characters were reflecting on their past. Was that a deliberate choice to build tension or just natural storytelling?

The moody, suspenseful vibe really drew me in. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or crafted it purely from imagination.