The Second Life of Nick Mason

The character's backstory adds so much depth and mystery. I'm curious whether this complexity was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The suspense picked up again later, but I found the middle sections a little slower. Was that intentional to build tension or just the story's flow?

The story alternates between thrilling moments and reflective passages. I wonder what led to that pacing choice and how it affected the overall tension.