The books are much better than I could hope to describe, so multiply the impression this plot summary gave you by 100 and you might have a good idea about the twists and turns offered in these books. The book has a straight-line plot. The author's intent is to have you sympathize with the characters and their points of view. The background is detailed and affects the atmosphere. The focus of story on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
The characters are developed over time. There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book will leave you feeling content, at ease, peaceful. The book is sophisticated, complex, experimental.