Title: Great idea, poorly written
Review: I don't see how this book has so much praise and hype. Yes, the story is a clever take on a classic, but it's so badly written that the book is almost painful to read. By the end of the book I hated the characters and the plot left me cold. If you're used to good fantasy books like the "His Dark Materials" series or "Earthsea" then you'll be very disappointed.
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