What inspired the portrayal of psychological manipulation in the story?
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What inspired the portrayal of psychological manipulation in the story?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional?
How did the author decide on the dual perspectives? Did it help in creating the sense of paranoia?