Okay after reading half of the bad reviews, I realized it's a lot of, "It's taking so long to get to it" or "This isn't half as good as lord of the rings." Well, for one, you have to learn to be patient with Harry Potter. That's what makes it so good. It waits out and creates suspense. And two, Lord Of The Rings is for ADULTS, and this is a book for kids, so get over it. Harry Potter is my life. Whenever I'm bored or feeling lonely, I like to imagine myself at Hogwarts. When I can't sleep, I read Harry Potter.