Джек Ричер, или Прошедшее время

The narrative weaves past and present seamlessly, but I wonder what inspired the choice to explore his history in this way. Did it evolve during writing or was it planned from the start?

The first part felt more methodical, but once things escalated, I couldn't put it down. Was this contrast intentional to build suspense?

The detailed atmosphere really grounded the mystery, and I’m curious whether the author drew from real places or created it entirely from imagination.