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Summary: Potter Surprise
Review: I must say that Mrs. Rowling made the fifth book enjoyable
to read. It did follow the usual plot, I guess you could say,
but without it seeming like you were rereading one of the previous books. In this book, another side of Harry's character was shown, while he is in the middle of teenage confusion. A new side was shown, and in my opinion, it took the series to a new level above my expectations. It holds more
intrigue than the previous books, playing Harry as the little kid in the adult's world, I guess you could say.
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Summary: everything is going wrong, but it's written so right!
Review: This is one of the few books that has the same sort of effect as LOTR. I couldn't put it down! I only stopped at six a.m, because a newspaper was thrown at my door. But by Sunday, I'd finished it, and wow. This is a great book. Sadly, it creates more questions than it resolves, and it is more of a set up for the NEXT book. Another warning: Gone is the safe feeling that existed in the previous books, that, even if Harry's world is crazy, there will always be constants to return to. Not Quidditch, not the noble order of the school, or funny goings on in classes. It's all crazy, mostly due to the loathesome Umbridge. Romance? Not the giddy teen rubbish so popular in many books. The death comes as a terrible blow, one wonderful character, we barely new them. My very favorite character (since book one), Neville, has proven himself at last. Poor Harry has, understandably, become quite weakened by the power of events and his feelings, though frustrating to the reader, is believable and well captured in the writing. Many new characters, many puzzles, and the "main" problems are almost overshadowed by the closer issues of the school. Everything is mad, but handled in the clever, poetic style of the other books. Less clues for this plot, but troves for the future. Lack of Dumbledore as annoying to the reader as it is for Harry, but makes sense in the end. This is is well-written, I love the style (Though it feels almost as if it was over-edited in one or two spots, removing that certain something in her work), it captures the best in psychology, mystery, and fantasy. Honestly brilliant, and I hope the next one is twice the width, so I won't be left waiting for the last for too long.
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Summary: Great story with an okay ending.
Review: This book lived up to all my expectations. I raced through the book in no time at all. There were some definite twists and turns in the book. I liked the part that showed that even though everone said that Harry's father was a great person he was shown to be somewhat human. Also I liked that Harry was shown to be human and have regular outburst, even at the people that cared about him the most. I liked that they expanded the group of people that Harry associated with a little more. I am glad that Dumbledore explained the reason that Lord Voldemort attacked Harry. Still I did not like the way that it ended even though it ended in the same way as the others. Something about it left me feeling like there was something missing. I loved the book though and can't wait for the next one to come out.
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Summary: this book was the best of them all!
Review: this book was the best one so far. it leaves you wanting more. the whole book was everything i expect, which was amazing. if you are trying to decide to buy the book or not, BUY THE BOOK! it will be well worht your money and time.
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Summary: Very slow start -- but picks up well....
Review: The first 350 pages or so of The Order of the Phoenix moves as slowly as the summers must seem to go for Harry at the Dursleys. Ms. Rowling could certainly have relied upon an editor to shorten those first 350 pages by about 200 pages. Pre-teens who read this book will wonder where Harry has gotten all of this anger and question why he takes it out on everyone, page after page. After the slow start and considerable anger, Harry finally arrives at Hogwarts and the fun begins. Harry slowly resolves his anger and miraculously becomes the caring friend and courageous hero we all love from the previous books. Rowling mixes in new interesting characters while giving us much less time with Hagrid and Dumbledore. The most interesting parts revolve around Harry's crush on Cho and some very funny writing about the communication between boys and girls. While plenty of time was given to Hermione and Ron, I'd like to see them do more than just agree with Harry and stop worrying about getting him angry all the time. The teachers in the book are again well-written with interesting revelations about Snape and Harry's dad which can be compared to Harry's ongoing anger with Malfoy. The death scene of a "major" character is really not as sad as I think it could have been, but if you're like me you worried so much about who it might have been that it was almost anti-climactic when it happened. The excitement builds as Harry once again saves the wizarding world for yet another book. (I somehow believe the wizarding world will forget his help and turn on him yet again). Rowling writes evil characters such as Snape, Voldemort and the Malfoys with such venom and passion that it is so fun to watch them fail, squirm or even be humiliated by a 15 year old wizard. The book is exciting and fun with twists, turns and new characters sprinkled throughout the book. Just get yourself through those first 350 pages or so and it's great....
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Summary: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire ..Part 2
Review: I don't want to give anything away so here goes... An excellent book but if you haven't read the first 4 books .. do so before you read this one. This is a great read and I felt that it closes off a lot from HP4.
We really get to see another side of Harry. A Harry who is sick of being "the boy who lived", a Harry that is sick of having more danger sent his way than anyone should and a Harry who is a typical 15 year old teen, with the usual problems that teens go through (well as typical as you can get in this situation).
The book is a lot darker than the previous ones and it's nice to see that other characters are growing as well( one in particular). I love the way J.K weaves in references from previous books and turns them into very important parts of the story( clue Dumbledore and chamber pots). The famous DEATH is actually very well done (no more on that subject)and the continuation of the snippet released a few months back was EXCELLENT !!!! All in all a brilliant 5th book and I feel empty having finished it so soon (twice). ROLL ON BOOK 6
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Summary: :O Awesome book, 850+ pages in two days...
Review: This is by far the best book on Harry Potter. Even nonreaders of the series can't possible not enjoy it. I just came to read reviews, and see what other people said, but it looks like I am the first one done. Could have done it faster, but...it was the weekend. Hem, Hem everyone should read this, its the best!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Loads of new info but my anticipation may have been too high
Review: Well, I just finished the 5th Harry Potter book and although I am sleep deprived it was still worth it! I'm not sure why I read it so fast because it just makes me yearn for books six and seven! True Potter fans will really appreciate all the work J.K. Rowling puts into this book and all the new information we receive. I am constantly amazed at how real J.K. makes Harry. I really got to remember how crappy 15 is and all the emotions you feel! I'm proud to be a Potter fan...even if I am an adult ;)
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Summary: Truly Spectacular Book
Review: When I received my copy of The Order of the Phoenix at 12:15 AM on Saturday morning, I started reading right away. I read for 12 hours strait, unable to put the book down. It is quite honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I am reluctant to say much about the details of the book because I don't want to spoil it, so I'll be gentle. Harry has grown up. He is not a little boy anymore, thanks to Lord Voldemort. Rather, Harry has become moody, apathetic, sarcastic, and full of angst...in other words: He is a 15-year-old boy. But added to that is his fears that Voldemort will start attacking England at any time and the hellish nightmares he has of the events of book 4 and a dark door at the end of a long hallway. Harry has to endure some truly terrifying experiences during the year from prescient dreams of Mr. Weasley's death (no, Arthur doesn't die in the end) to horrendous detentions with sadistic DADA professor Delores Umbridge. Professor Umbridge turns out to be a more hated figure than even Lord Voldemort himself. She is a stab at government involvement in schools as well as proof of how dangerous the Minstry of Magic can be. I cannot wait until the next book. War is at hand in the Wizarding World and it will not be a pretty one. The book made me cry, made me swear, made me sweat and made my stomach tie up into knots. It is a 120mph roller coaster ride and honestly is the best book I have ever read.
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Summary: Harry At His Darkest
Review: I got this book the first day it got out and had finished it by five thirty the next morning. As with the rest of Rowling's books, it was so riveting I couldn't put it down until I finished with the last page. But unlike the other four books, this one is extremely dark, and doesn't take as much care to explain some things. Because many people will have already read the first four books in the series before this one, this won't affect them. But for the few people who jump right in at this book, it will confuse them to no end. Also, Harry seems to have developed a towering rage that he frequently brings out on his friends -- something never hinted at in previous books. Some of his emotions don't seem to be right, and quite a few things go against the magical rules that she set down in the other books. All in all this is a very captivating book, except for the few flaws mentioned above. I loved it as much as the other four in the series, but cannot say it is my favorite.
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