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V.I.'s sense of justice often puts her at odds with the law, which made me wonder what inspired her layered personality and ethical stance.

The vivid descriptions really made the setting come alive, but I’m curious whether Paretsky based it on real neighborhoods or crafted a more symbolic backdrop.

Seeing everything through her eyes added intimacy and tension, but I wonder if the narrative structure influenced how suspense was built.