Examine how the Vipers are portrayed as both villains and protagonists within the narrative. What emotional depth is revealed through their backstories and motivations, and to what extent does it counter or contextualize their behavior?

Discuss the connection between pain and release within the novel. How does physical violence mirror the emotional catharsis experienced by the characters, specifically Garrett and Diesel? How does pleasure, then, intersect with pain and release?

Explore the consequences of the Vipers’ approach to justice. How does their reliance on violence challenge conceptions of right and wrong? What role does the setting of the setting play in their vigilantism?