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Howard is excellent at creating a sense of place through his vivid descriptions. He also excels at creating momentum and intrigue. His ability to convey action is first-rate. Where he falters is with dialogue and character. This is a journey not a visit with people.

What Howard is good at is creating a sense of place. He is also excellent in his descriptions of action and battle. Where he falters is with dialogue and character. All of this makes for an extremely vivid journey to another time and place. It's a ride, not a visit with people.