This could've been remedied by starting the novel following the real events of the dream and then moving forward in time to present day allowing more characterisation of the character Michael and his and Harry's relationship over a longer period. The dream sequence felt unnecessarily long and it's tone did not fit with the rest of the first third of the book. The use of long dream sequences in media is not often effective or interesting and in this case that is true once again. This book introduces more knowledge of the 'Nevernever', something that the reader has been waiting for for some time.Ī number of the fight sequences in this novel were very well done and were very exciting and interesting. Harry's godmother is an interesting character (but her actions seem very sporadic and nonsensical thus far) and the addition of further knowledge of Harry's past, even as snippets, served the character and book well. The concept of and use of Wizard sight was very cool. Michael is an extremely interesting character and I really like his interactions with Harry. This should leave most readers very interested in continuing the series.Ī much stronger start to this novel than any of the previous novels and a very strong first 30% of the novel. That said, the book introduces a large number of new characters and plot lines which increases the scope of the series substantially. There was a very strong start and relatively strong ending but some of the occurrences in the middle felt slightly forced and at times predictable and not as well executed. Overall the book is slightly better than book 1 and 2 but still only okay.

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