I must admit to purchasing this book a while back on recommendation, attempting to read it, and not being able to make it through. It was densely packed and twisting in its plot, and I wasn't able to rip throught it as I was normally wont to do. I decided to give it another try, and discovered a story that was layered and well crafter, that demanded my full attention and pulled me into the rich background that was crafted. It does take a bit more thab most books in the reading, but I can say at this point that it is well worth the effort.