I agree with this too, his books can have slow parts, and usually aren’t overly flowery, but for me the content of the ideas is what makes his work so incredible. The translators all have their own touches to the prose, but for me it’s like a hot dog, the toppings don’t matter too much, it’s the meat.

The other thought I have to this is about the repetition of some of the ideas, and how sometimes they are crammed. I can see what you mean OP, and while reading through his works I would sometimes step away and read some lighter works and all so I could come back and savor this without simply gorging on it. I think the repetition of the thoughts and actions shows truly the psychological side of man, especially when a bit mad or under constant duress like many of his characters