This is one book I will NOT rate down.I know that to most people the overdescriptions will be a turn off. And to tell you the truth, in other books, the sameting has happened to me. But this is the exception!All the little details and descriptions gave me such a clear picture of the world Taoshira and Ramil lived in, that it made it alot more interesting to me.Besides this book has everything. Action, adventure, love, loss and finally a happy ending.I'm not saying you will love this book, but I sure do!