The Shadow of What Was Lost

Anyone else find Islington over explained everything? I felt like there was little mystery left to explore because my hand was held the whole way. I really did like the book but would have enjoyed it more had everything not been stated so matter of factly.

I also felt that there was so much dialogue, ha! Normally not a bad thing but it felt like action scenes were placed just to break up conversations.

Again, still enjoyed it, just being nit picky.