Рождение стальной крысы

The book's humor feels fresh and sharp, balancing serious themes with laughs. I'm curious whether this tone was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

His mischievous cleverness kept me guessing about his true intentions and morality. How did others perceive his character's moral ambiguity?

The witty tone lightens some heavy themes but also makes me wonder if it undercuts the seriousness of the story's commentary.