Gibbon's Decline and Fall

The world Tepper creates feels so immersive and unsettling — I wonder what real-world issues or historical moments influenced this portrayal.

Her decisions often walk a fine line between empowering and destructive. How did others interpret her arc in terms of feminism or morality?

The mix of fantastical and societal collapse aspects made the story stand out. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.