It's like... I want them to either drop some of the threads or flesh them out more.  You know?  They talk of this High Council - make it proper, not just a roving wizard's Mob.  Or drop it.  They bring in Tommy Tom - bring in the Mob, with Marcone, or don't bloody make Tommy Tom a gangster.  It all feels like "We'll get around to fleshing this out", and aiee!

Oddly, I have no issue with Bob.  I completely understand the editorial decision to make Bob a person rather than a spirit of knowledge.