A huge, huge book. But the read was worth it. I took my own sweet time and read a lot of other books in between. But that did not take away from the charm and intrigue of this book. The world-building is insane and I must confess that I did find it a little difficult to keep track of the characters and locations for a long time; eventually, it became easier. A grand story that deserves much praise. Highly recommend, and I hope that many more readers will find the fortitude to stick with the book in spite of the bulk; it is so worth it.