Yes, feels like the books, much better than the film. I think that the CGI works much better now too.
It's fantastic! It's probably been 7+ years since I last read them, so it's not too fresh in my mind to remember all the twists and turns.
I'm tempted, but don't want to turn into one of those types that used to sit cross-legged and read Harry Potter hard backs on the tube..........
I've had it on the TV and haven't been concentrating fully... should focus more to understand whats happening!