Skagboys

I’m curious how the author decided to delve into their backstories and what that added to the overall narrative. Did this approach come early or evolve during writing?

The city’s dark corners and gritty details made it almost alive. I'm wondering if the author drew from personal experience or extensive research.

The book’s tone swings between heavy and darkly comic—what was the thought process behind maintaining that balance without undermining the seriousness?