I am a big fan of this series.  Luckily I had a lot of time on my hands when I read it or I might not have made it past the initial first couple hundred pages... but with all the books in the series, they get better towards the middle.

As many have mentioned, the protagonist is very unlikable.  This drives the plot in several directions, not only within each book but across the series.  If you don't want to read a book about a jerk of a main character, then simply don't read this. Otherwise, it's pretty unique.  It's okay to hate him, you're in it for the story.

Be prepared for some silly made up words, and vocabulary that normal people don't use.  If you make it through those things and can appreciate the tale he tells, it's a great book and series.
I am a big fan of this series. Luckily I had a lot of time on my hands when I read it or I might not have made it past the initial first couple hundred pages... but with all the books in the series, they get better towards the middle. As many have mentioned, the protagonist is very unlikable. This drives the plot in several directions, not only within each book but across the series. If you don't want to read a book about a jerk of a main character, then simply don't read this. Otherwise, it's pretty unique. It's okay to hate him, you're in it for the story. Be prepared for some silly made up words, and vocabulary that normal people don't use. If you make it through those things and can appreciate the tale he tells, it's a great book and series.