ゼロ・ストーン (ハヤカワ文庫 SF (648))

The mix of genres kept me guessing and added layers to the story. I wonder if Andre Norton envisioned this crossover from the start or developed it during writing.

The cats seemed to have their own mysterious wisdom, almost like characters themselves. I'm curious how Norton decided to give them such prominence.

The setting feels so integral to the story’s charm. Would shifting the time or place have altered the themes or character dynamics significantly?