I don't get it. I've seen that this book is a favorite of not only someone's reading year, but of their reading life to date. People have said that it's THAT good. They rave about this book! In all the exciting ways that made me want to finally pick it up. Just to get on the bandwagon with the fandom. I don't think I've been more disappointed in something I've read all year.

Lev Grossman says that it's "a triumph", but it's more like a harumph. Let's be honest.

If you want to read Harry Potter fanfic there's better out there.