Even the Darkest Night

The Catalonian landscape feels almost like a character itself. I wonder how much of the locale was based on real places and how it shaped the story's mood.

He’s so flawed and human, but his decisions sometimes seem ethically gray. What did others think about his sense of justice versus personal bias?

The way the novel touches on corruption and societal issues adds depth. I’m curious whether Cercas was motivated by real events or purely fictional ideas.