Riddley Walker

The language feels almost like a character itself, adding depth but also making it harder to follow at times. Did the dialect come from a specific inspiration or was it developed to serve the story's themes?

The novel's atmosphere is so unique—I'm curious if the tone was shaped by particular influences or if it evolved naturally during writing.

The minimalistic approach leaves a lot to the reader's imagination, which made the world feel both mysterious and real. How much of it was planned versus developed as the story progressed?