Characterization

I found the characterization is very lacking in this story. Normally, this would make me upset because I LOVE characterization in stories and books. But I actually think it is better that she kept it out of this story. The lack of characterization. made you look at the details of the story, which is more important to the story. Some stories need good characterization to make the plot line make sense, but it really doesn't matter who Peyton Farquhar is. He is a man who is being hung. His background doesn't matter, all that matters is present day reality. This also helps set the mood and tone of the story. Farquhar lacks emotion,  personality and background. He seems almost void, giving the cynical and dark tone and mood.