The Ink Black Heart

This novel is long at over 1000 pages. I'm normally wary of anything over 400 or 500 pages because I know I will get annoyed with the unnecessary padding. This author is a rare exception, I think because she is very easy to read, and I'm already invested in the main characters. Even so, I'm surprised that I was never bored. It's best not to start it until you have some time available, so that you don't lose track of the plot twists and characters. I scribble the names down on the back of an envelope with a quick note next to each one, and before long I've got them all in my head and can throw the envelope out. I really enjoyed it.