It was good but apart from the end felt devoid of real drama.
There's a betrayal. Talk of prophecy and the some tragedy but the protagonist just goes form one to the next getting stronger and stronger with every passing chapter.
I did like some of the supporting characters who felt a lot more fleshed out and intriguing as well.as some of the themes the book hit on.
Overall though it was good but not great and for once. I'm actually hoping the films actually change some things from the book, as I think it would be a vast improvement.