I suppose one can't really be too critical of a book (in terms of writing prowess and the like) that was aimed to be something of a children's story, but meh...

It seemed so much better when the first four had come out. Perhaps with age, my interest - and perhaps leniency of forced plot devices - dwindled.

I wish that the battles were more unique though. They seemed to follow a pattern, and it became a little bland after a bit.



I'll now read Lord of the Rings and feel oh so much better.