Perfidia

The backdrop of WWII Los Angeles adds so much atmosphere, but I wonder how much of the characters' morality was shaped by that era's tensions and fears.

The book jumps between so many characters, which keeps it exciting but also challenging to follow at times. Was that intentional to mirror chaos or just complexity?

Blending history and fiction creates a vivid picture of the time, but I’m curious whether the author aimed for accuracy or used history more loosely for storytelling.