I liked the book, but there's still something about Colfer's style that just doesn't gel with me. I mean, I like how this series isn't just a Potter knock off, and I dig the Ludlum-esque take on an adolescent male character...still, though, there's just something about his style that doesn't hook me as much as it could. A good read, though; just don't expect it to knock your socks off.