I put myself on a self imposed exile to read the Half Blood Prince just to save myself from seeing any spoilers. But I finished yesterday. YAY!!!

I wont put any spoilers but I think I am entitled to put my opinion:

Rowling has once again put forth a good book, but what I found was that she spent so much time setting the stage, that when the action finally came it was over in a jiffy. She used a very naughty word and I am surprised she did considering it's a children's book, but I like it!
My favourite book by far is Order of the Phoenix.

As I continue reading these books, I just feel like Harry is being punished by the universe. I mean...I MEAN!!!!! JEEZAN!!!

It was a good read nevertheless and I would recommend it to anyone for their vacation reading.