I read this book in three days and I loved every minute of it. I think some people don't like it, because the tone has changed from excitement of discovering the world of wizards; to dealing with some penent up emtions, which have finally over-flowed. The tone of the book is bitterness of the situation that Harry is put in. It is a typical rebellious teen additude of feeling left out because now more than ever he feels that he can contribute to the "Cause" as an equal. Unfortunatly Harry is still treated like a kid which only angers him futher. For those that have watched Star Wars, this is the Empire Stikes Back of the series. To me Dylan Thomas the poet has said it best for the theme of this book and that is "Do not go gentle into that good night", "Rage, rage against the dying of the light."