The way he makes the world and the people come to life it is just like watching a movie. I like how he vividly explains every thing in the whole book it gives a better picture. When I read it, it seemed like it would never end, he put a lot into it and it makes it seem like you are seeing Richards life go by one hour at a time! It is full of everything you could want in any book... It took a while to read this one but I read stone of tears a 9** page book in 5 days. They keep getting better and better.if you like these you should read Terry Brooks shannarah series