Cry to Heaven

Anne Rice weaves a richly dark world that feels both fantastical and rooted in history. I'm curious what sparked the idea to combine these genres so seamlessly.

His struggles with identity and societal expectations made me wonder if he's ultimately empowered or broken by his experiences. How did others interpret his journey?

The detailed descriptions really transported me, but I wonder how much planning went into creating this immersive world versus discovering it during writing.