I only felt the story was dragging for a time right after I fininshed the archive binge and was eager to read what happens next. But now, I actually enjoy the slow unravelling - it feels like I find a new gem once at a time, and the uncertainty about what exactly happens next is pretty exquisite. With 1+2/3 of a book left (excluding the very likely Linear Guild prequel), that's one heck of a time to look forward to.