The thickness of a book tells me something about the author’s ability to tell a story.  How long does it take them to get to the point?  How much fluff have they stuffed into it?  How much tedious detail have they droned on with?

If I am going to make a commitment to read the thing, I’d like to know that it is going to be worth my time.

I see several authors out there today that have more books to their credit than is possible to write in a lifetime.   I expect shenanigans.  Perhaps an entire gathering of ghost writers, just using the name of the top person to sell books.  It’s a business, not an actual passion for writing.

That’s fine and dandy, but there should be a disclaimer on the cover.  Note: This book contains 60% gibberish.  Ask your librarian before engaging in any strenuous reading exercise.