Los Insaciables (The Carpetbaggers)

The book vividly captures a transformative era, but I'm curious whether real events shaped the setting or if it was primarily fictional.

The protagonists are so ambitious and flawed, yet I found myself cheering for their successes. How did others interpret their moral choices?

The blend of glamour and darkness felt very authentic, but I wonder what inspired the author to focus on these aspects.