A relentlessly stupid sequel to the promising opening of "Stone", "Chamber" is a dull, boring book with a "mystery" you'll figure out before the protagonists do. Ron has a few good moments but for the most part the humor and the so called "human drama" is very flat and sadly lacking. Also features Hermione making the most incredibly stupid out-of-character mistake in the history of out-of-character mistakes. As hard as it is to believe, the film adaptation of Chamber is even worse.Followed by the superior "Prisoner of Azkaban".