After Dark, My Sweet

The book's bleak atmosphere really immerses readers in its world. I'm curious whether this tone was planned from the start or developed as the story evolved.

Their actions often make me question my own sense of right and wrong. Am I the only one who found myself rooting for or against them at different moments?

The setting adds so much to the mood and themes. I wonder if Thompson drew from personal experiences or was inspired by real locations or events.