Although I was only 11 years old when I read this book, I found many parts of it fascinating. I have interest in mental disorders, and this book showed insight and explanation for one of the more famous cases of schizophrenia in history. I would NOT recommend this book to anyone under the age of sixteen unless they are intelligent enough to appreciate the heavy material. I had to skim through several sections of this book, as it was very long and detailed, so only good readers and people with interest in math or mental disorders under sixteen would enjoy this book. However, it was an enlightening read that would likely be enjoyed by all adults. I definitely recommend this to any adult looking for a thoughtful book to read.

I LOVED this book! It was incredibly funny, and the characters are likeable. In a previous review, someone said that it was inappropriate for their child. It does have some sexual references, however, the book is not written in a way that shows that it is to be taken seriously. Young children (8 and under) should have their parents review this book beforehand, but kids older than that have heard everything in this book before, and if they haven't, that is a failing of the parents. There is NOTHING even remotely obscene about this book, so I really wouldn't worry. I have read every book in the series and as a religious girl have never been offended. This book was, while not a literary classic, an absolute, fabbity-fab MUST-READ!!!

This was a great, intellectual book, but I felt at times it was a little drawn out, or at the end, too rushed- still amazing!

I love this book, for tons of reasons- the author was so young, showing that at 14 he had the intellectual capacity to write something so AMAZING- it's long, but not drawn out, and the characters are awesome and defined, as well as the plot being complex but well-worded. I just might hire a rocket to the bookstore the second Eldest comes out- read this, you'll love it!