I really liked The Wisdom of Bones and I felt a huge array of emotions reading it. Yes, Percy's voice is unusual and working class Victorian but you get used to it. I like stories about working people, so I didn't have a problem with the voices (the whole book is in fact voices) - they seem authentic and real to me. I connected with the characters - particularly Percy Unusual George, who often gets things wrong.By the time I got to the part set in France in the 1700's I had become totally engrossed in the story and the ending stayed with me for days; the author has a real knack of making us care about the characters. And I loved that two stories so separated by time could become so connected - it is touching and hopeful. No, I wouldn't call it an 'easy' read but as you read on it draws you in, and the language is its own reward I'd say.In terms of style, yes, it takes a bit of time to acclimatise, but I like to be taken out of myself and immersed in another world, and this novel definitely does that. In fact I really admired the writing - sometimes it's like watching a play. I cried towards the end (I won't spoil it by saying why), but it took me totally by surprise . Mainly for those who love an original writing style and Victorian - Lit fans, I'd say.