Kovacs eventually solves the mystery , but only after a great deal of violence , including torture in virtual reality , which he is able to bear only because of his Envoy training .
The plot unfolds through Kovacs ' narrative .
Kovacs eventually solves the mystery , but only after a great deal of violence , including torture in virtual reality , which Kovacs is able to bear only because of Kovacs ' Envoy training .
The plot unfolds through Kovacs ' narrative .