Actually, I own the pop-up book version of "A Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon", so there is actually a shorter version of the book.
I was also going to comment on Cryptonomicon, since that's a book that is way too long for what it is.
I think in the end, it is the quality of the writing more than anything. A good writer will usually leave you wanting more, while a not so good one will make it a chore to get through.
Jason
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