There have been VERY few scenes I haven't been able to picture in my head so far. I'm still on the 6th floor though, so I guess it could get worse.

Are you mad because the books don't come with a map? I understand that is a thing that incenses... interesting people.

Eh, I like it when a book is different and follows what the author wants it to be. Editing is useful, but a good editor won't change more than absolutely necessary. Bad editors make everything the same.

I just finished 'Feral Gods.'

I think it's kinda the point. Carl is just going 156 mph giving a stream of consciousness POV. The author is completely fine with long explanations of politics and company policy, the tears into an action scene.

mho

It's not the best writing but it sure is a fun story. I haven't caught any major plot holes and I'm tempted to say beautiful prose would actually make it worse lol

But yeah, I do agree he really could have used an editor for the first few books especially. I never found it TOO bothersome but I did notice it. Like at some point while writing, he must have learned the word "mollified" because it starts appearing everywhere. The only time it made me pause was really silly and inconsequential -

Not sure I agree with your specific criticism, though. I have aphantasia (no "theater if the mind," wah wuh) and aside from the train book, I never had any issues understanding the landscape or scene.

It's still enjoyable so I still recommend it. I don't think you have to be a great writer to tell a great story!

My biggest complaint about his writing is (spoilers...)

Plot holes are what really kills a story for me and I haven't caught any.