Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Not a good indication of the rest of the series: RECOMMENDED

I 1st read this book when I was 23, so this is from that perspective...I haven't read a lot of fantasy, just Harry Potter.The beginning is great, very engrossing. I was instantly hooked. It's a fun, great story. I love all of the different types of creatures and lots of surprises. The details in the story are not in the least bit predictable.Good book for kids, and adults will find in a necessary prequel to "Lord of the Rings"