Twelve / Dvenadtsat

The multiple viewpoints give a layered view of the story, but I wonder if that was planned from the start or evolved during writing. Did it make developing the characters more challenging?

Their actions are often reckless and cold, which made me question my own judgments. Am I the only one who felt uneasy about how relatable some of their struggles seemed?

The gritty realism felt intense and immersive, but I wonder if the author drew from personal experience or extensive research to get it so authentic.