The Meaning of Night is actually one of the best books ive ever read. It was captivating from the first page, and held my attention throughout all the 600 pages.
Not only is it a good thriller and (murder?) mystery book, but new things keep popping up!

Hobbies such as photography and bibliography are described well, with good information, enough to light my own heart on fire. I sit and read the discussion on these matters that the characters have and wish that I, too, could join in instead of just listening.
Most characters feel well-rounded and alive, if not a bit 2d at times where plot development is important. But that's okay, I didn't mind it, though I did like the feel of the MC constantly going on side quests - but in the end, it all added up.

I dont know if the ending felt a bit rushed because it was written with a slightly poorer quality than the rest, or because it was fast and up-beat itself. Either way the ending was both as one would and would not imagine - satisfactory AND surprising!

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. I will look into getting a copy of the sequel, The Glass of Time.