Dream with Our Eyes Open

I usually don't like to give an opinion until I've read something through twice, but I want to get at least first impressions up before I start talking about this with anyone. And I mean anyone: I finished 10 minutes ago, the Young Lady is at tech camp, and the Mr. is working late.

Well, when she concentrates on action, Ms. Rowling can write a ripping good yarn. And as a Mom, I really have to approve, most strongly, of one particular action scene. The emotional bits are far less successful. And the ending, although satisfying on one level, definitely proves that she's no J.R.R. Tolkien.

There are some fascinating magical ideas in this volume, though. I look forward to savoring these, and some of the action scenes, when I go back through this more slowly.