Ho-ly crap. I didn't expect to like this as much as I did-- I'm not very fond of the subject matter, having done a research paper on it-- but, argh, this was so engaging and fun to read. Malik's voice was enjoyable in all its dry wit and glory, not to mention all the little character cameos hanging in the background. (Bartolomeo! Eee!)

Excellent, excellent job, writeanon! Will read again!