To the Last Man

The novel weaves through different characters' viewpoints, and I'm curious about how the author chose whose stories to focus on and what he aimed to reveal through these choices.

The vivid combat scenes added realism, but at times it felt like the narrative paused. Was this deliberate to deepen immersion or a pacing challenge?

Given the extensive coverage of WWI in literature, I wonder what motivated the author to explore this particular period and its personal stories.