Let me just say, it did not feel as long as it was. I mean, that 700 pages felt like nothing. And I love the twists. It's a mix of whodunnit and "what the heck is going on?". The mysteries resolve in a completely unpredictable and plausible way, and I love that. Also think it's interesting how the opening began in a different perspective. I am really enjoying this series, definitely more than I thought I would when I first started :)