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The mix of genres created a complex atmosphere that kept me guessing. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice or evolved naturally during writing.

Some parts felt a bit slow but necessary for world-building. Was this intentional to build suspense, or could it be tightened?

The atmosphere really immerses you in a dark, corrupted world. I wonder if the author based it on specific influences or created it entirely from imagination.