I actually agree with most of what you said. :x I should say that haven't beaten Skyrim yet. I agree with your comments about sidequests being lacking but at the same time I found them addicting. To the point of getting burnt out on them. lol.

I wholeheartedly agree about the momentum drop-off though. You go from 'HOLY trout! DRAGON ATTACK!' to 'Let's walk calmly to the nearest village' within minutes. I suppose it's more realistic but at the same time it's boring.