> I loved the overall concept of it and the mystery narrative of gradual discovery, but the end of the story felt rather flat and unsatisfying. Maybe he intende

> I loved the overall concept of it and the mystery narrative of gradual discovery, but the end of the story felt rather flat and unsatisfying. Maybe he intended it that way, to contrast it with the grandiose events in that short window before (I could say more, but I don't want to spoil it). I think at least part of it is just that he was very early in his writing career, and probably wasn't sure how to stick the landing yet. I love the book, but there's no denying that it has its rough spots.