This was a monster to read, but I loved every minute of it. I usually read books fast, near speed of light fast, but on a choice few I slow my pace to savor the taste. You really have to just to soak up the atmosphere of this dying world. 
 I don't want to review this in full since it will give way too much away, but it will twist your emotions about like a tilt a whirl. Read it and weep! I mean that in the literal. You will cry, scream and even bitch out this book, but it is very dearly worth the read. 
 And I need to get this out there, my GOD this man can write some damn fine characters.