The Siege of Earth

The pacing is relentless, but I found myself wanting to know more about the soldiers' personal stories. Was that a conscious choice to keep the tension high?

The depiction of alien technology was so detailed that it made the invasion feel real. I wonder if the author drew inspiration from current scientific theories?

The way the city is portrayed as a battleground is vivid and intense. I'm curious whether the author based this on real locations or created a fictional landscape.