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The book balances spooky moments with witty humor — I wonder what influenced that tone choice and how it shaped the story.

The story had a great build-up, but I felt some chapters dragged a bit. Was that intentional to build suspense or a pacing misstep?

The characters felt so distinct and quirky — I’m curious whether Zelazny drew from specific folklore or created them from scratch.