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Banks' depiction of the protagonist's psyche is so intense — I wonder what influenced his choice to dive so deep into this disturbing world.

The conclusion left me pondering long after I finished — was it meant to be a revelation or a reflection of the protagonist's fractured mind?

It feels like a symbol of chaos and control intertwined. I’m curious what others think it represents in the context of the novel’s themes.