What is the author's style in The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald?

The language of The Rings of Saturn is dense and knowledgeable; as befitting a serious academic text or a study of history. This can be seen in the authors use of exact terms and words (sericulture) his use of the characters surnames as their recognisers and his precise tone of phrase. His account is peppered with scientific and historical terms which further 'sharpen' the content and allows the reader to be encouraged into an understanding of his subject matter.