Finished

Rarely, very rarely, does a book change my life. Rarely do I read 2544 pages in a matter of 5 days (BTW, yes-my housework was neglected, as was schoolwork, my vanity and lots of sleep--all neglected). Rarely do I become consumed with the characters of a story. While I didn't completely agree or love everything that happened, I found that I learned something about family, loyalty, self sacrifice, and persisting in the pursuit honorable living despite your circumstances. So it was written for teenagers? I don't care--it was a great series and I can't wait to wait a few years and read it again. I also can't wait to see how badly my personal images of the characters and story are slaughtered in the upcoming movie!