The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair

I raced through The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair - translated from the French best-seller/prizewinner. The author must be a video game addict. The plot is insanely complicated, in fact addictive. Not surprisingly the characters are cartoonish. They were so busy with reveals and reversals that they never seemed like real people. Still, it's a clever book. Easy to read because there is virtually no writing ... not a single metaphor or wise idea to stop one from turning the pages. This book belongs on the beach, or in bed with a hangover. Why are thin books so long? (635 pages) I suppose, for the same reason dense books tend to be short. Depends on whether the author favours distillation or frothing. I had to read a few poems to settle my stomach. Reading international reviews on Goodreads is interesting. Clear division of opinions.