Cry Baby

The pacing kept me hooked, but I wonder if the non-linear storytelling was planned from the start or evolved during writing. What inspired this approach?

The characters' personal dramas added so much depth to the mystery. I found myself rooting for them—did others feel the same connection?

The setting felt so integral to the mood and plot—was the city inspired by a real place or a fictional creation? How did it influence the story's tone?