No. The first few chapters might sound a bit off-putting (though, personally, I like it), but it gets much, much better after chapter 4 or 5. And after chapter

No. The first few chapters might sound a bit off-putting (though, personally, I like it), but it gets much, much better after chapter 4 or 5. And after chapter 10, it is just a joy to read. If you're into audiobooks, don't miss the podcast: http://www.hpmorpodcast.com http://www.hpmorpodcast.com -- It is excellently read by multiple voices.