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Summary: Not the best, but a good book.
Review: This is a good book overall.I thought it lacked something in plot, it was fairly obvious from mid-book how it was gonna end. And the stuff Dumbledore was gonna reveal wasn't anything you couldn't guess really. So a bit of a dissapointment.
It was much darker than the other books and it's a book for older readers. Although I like most of that the lack of the "funny-annoying" characters was something I didn't like. There's no Rita Skeeter in this book.
The girl who annoys us in this book is only veeery annoying :) And evil in a way Rita never was. Darker as I said. I was also hoping to see some new spells, but because of our Defense against Dark Arts teachers lack of skills we see little of it. And I must say, seeing all death eaters only screaming Avada Kedavra & Crucio will get disturbing in the end. It's ok so far though, just hope the next one will have some badass spells. If not it'll get repetetive. And to be a childrens book I thought Rowling made the bit too long, she could've made it shorter. I don't mind it though, just feel sorry for all the kids it doesn't take two days to finish :P Anyway, what makes up for it's mistakes are the character development, it's done nicely. You notice the characters really growing up. Thought Hermione, Neville & Dumbledore was really cool in this book :) Hermione is my favourite HP character, no doubt. Harry is a bit whiny, but I suppose it's his age. He was ok I guess and it's nice seeing he's not overly heroic in this book, that he can do mistakes. He's a bit badass against Dudley in the beginning of the book too. I like how Rowling makes her main character get away a bit from the ohhhSoooPure way he had before. It was too much. Best chapter of the book is SnapesWorstMemory. Wow! I'd rate this book as worse than Prisoner of Azkaban & Goblet of Fire. It's better than the first two.
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Summary: Absolute perfection. Stories don't get much better.
Review: I've read few series as intriguing as the Harry Potter series. A year and a half ago I was sick and tired of hearing Harry Potter this and Harry Potter that without knowing what it was. So I grudgingly went to the library to find out if the craziness had merit. I picked up the first four books, checked them out, and opened the Sorcerer's Stone.....and was swept entirely away. I quickly blew money I really did not have at the time on the whole series (but it was worth it!) and preordered this book, the fifth one, the Order of the Phoenix. Out of all of them, this one is the longest, the most intriguing, and has some amazing changes, in not only Harry but his friends and those around him. Harry is different in this one. He's starting to grow older, and though it isn't directly said, let me just say his hormones, including his temper, is kicking in. After four, and by the end, five, years of fighting Voldemort in one form or other, you can really tell it's starting to take it's toll on the Boy Who Lived. A human can only handle so much, and the author J K Rowling realized this well. We also see more of Snape and his history, as well as the death of a very beloved character. Harry has gone from beloved celebrity to a sort of pirah with everyone thinking he's gone crazy--that Voldemort could not have returned! He, Dumbledore, and others are facing a lot of trouble ahead because nobody believes them, except for those who know them best. This book contains many adventures, and it's hard to keep mum on it, but telling much more will give away too many hints. Just trust me, though, Rowling may have made us wait three years for this book, but the wait was more than worth it! Go ahead, blow your money on the book--you'll be glad you did.
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Summary: A series grows into an epic
Review: I'll try my hardest not to include any major spoilers, but if you're still waiting to read it you may not want to read this just in case... The first three HP books were very self-contained - there was some kind of mystery, and at the end of year Harry (and Ron and Hermione) solved it. And it's never the person you (or they) expect behind the whole thing. The fourth book went a bit further - it had a lot of the same structure, but of course it was twice as long and opened up the plot of the rest of the series when Voldemort rises. It was a bit like a first chapter to something bigger. Now, with Order of the Phoenix, it feels like Rowling is finally being allowed to tell the story she's been waiting to tell. The first three books were necessary to introduce us to all the players and acclimate us to the new world (and to build up a good number of loyal readers, of course); the fourth book was a transition; the fifth book is the beginning of the real good-vs-evil epic that has been coming all along. Not only has the plot deepened into something more, the complexity of the characters has taken a real jump. Harry spends much of the book angry, often unnecessarily, striking out at his best friends - sometimes, I just didn't like him at all. We see an entirely new side to his father, and at the same time begin to understand Snape's feelings toward the Potters. Ron and Hermione both struggle in small and large ways with questions of loyalty and courage - and jealousy, a bit? Ginny is suddenly one of the gang, rather than Ron's little sister. Students and adult characters alike have multiple opportunities to show their weaknesses and strengths. Overall, this book was just as entertaining as the first four while being much more complex. The one complaint I had was that the much-hyped death was, in my opinion, somewhat anticlimactic - though the time spent dealing with it later lets it sink in slowly for the reader as it does for Harry. There was at least one scene earlier in the book that was, for me at least, much more traumatic - but I won't say more. Oh - and, of course, Rowling goes further than ever in pulling little threads out of the other books and weaving them into this one. Some are obvious, but it will be fun to reread all five now and see what connections I can find that I missed the first time through. It is obvious that she wasn't lying when she claimed to have planned out the details of all seven books before starting on the first!
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Summary: OotP does not disappoint.
Review: 870 pages of brilliant and complex feeling, emotion, and events and the teaser of the book is absolutely right -- I am wishing, like Harry, only for the next train back to Hogwarts. The theme is overall darker in this book and the emotions Harry experiences through it are not what one would expect from him, but they sing with realism. What J.K. Rowling has done is show that every single character in this book, from Harry to Dumbeldore and Harry's own father, are human, with faults and flaws and real, human emotion. There are some surprising twists and turns that only make reading this book that much more enjoyable. Some of the "minor" characters really get to shine in this book and the characterizations of them are so wonderfully brought forth that there is no doubt in my mind that Mrs. Rowling knew, from the moment she began this epic tale, the purpose that each and every one of her characters would serve. The death is heartbreaking, but what's perhaps even more tragic about it is that it could have been easily prevented for a number of different reasons. It leaves you without a feeling of finality and wondering if maybe you've truly seen the last of this character. This book does not disappoint. With every new twist and turn, the characters you'll love and the ones you'll hate, Mrs. Rowling once again shares her amazing talent with the world in what is probably the most deeply impacting, emotional, rich installment of her Harry Potter series to date.
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Summary: She killed ...
Review: Well well well. ... The author killed the character we all loved and turned him into a stupid guy. While making one foolish decision after another. The book could start on page 750 and end on 820. The rest of the book is long and BORING.
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Summary: Another Wonderful Book from J.K. Rowling
Review: I bought this book on Friday night midnight from [a bookstore]- no I wasn't dressed as a witch or a wizard, but plenty of other book buyers were. From little boys to teenaged girls to eager Moms and Dads, the excitement at the event of a new book was palpable, and people were genuinely thrilled to hold the new volume in their hands. I guess the fact that I am posting the first review of the book is testament to its length - be forewarned, this is a LONG BOOK. Compared to the other books, I did find that the plot took a little longer to get up and humming, and there is perhaps a little too much detail on Harry's teenaged angst and romantic follies. The book takes a dedicated chunk of time to make one's way through it. But with that said, it is a wonderfully detalied and textured world that J.K Rowling opens up for us, and she continues to write with life and energy that makes the Potter books a joy to read. While action has never been her strong suit, the action sequences in the book are entertaining, even thrilling at times, and there were definitely moments in the book where you wonder how the characters are going to get themselves out of the tight corners they are squeezed into. The characters are as strong and engaging as ever, and the villian is deliciously nasty. The plot gains steam in the second half of the book, and moves along her epic story both for the book and the series, with a climatic battle that will have readers on the edge of their seats. J.K. Rowling deserves our thanks for writing these great books, and encouraging kids young and old to pick up a thick book and read. While the material continues to be dark in places, to the point that I am sure some parents with young kids may be hesitant, the benefits of getting kids engaged in a solid literary read are so strong that I completely recommend this book and give it a 5 star rating. Buy, read and enjoy!
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Summary: As good as HOLLYWOOD DEALMAKING!
Review: This book is awesome - every Potter fan should own one. I'd also like to recommend "Hollywood Dealmaking" - which is a fascinating read.
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Summary: I'm not 9-12 but I loved it!
Review: I got the book June 21st - and had a tough time putting it down. I know this was written for teens, but it is also a wonderful read for those of us still unwilling to grow up. I felt myself pulled into the book, reading deep into the night, fighting off sleep so I could keep reading. The characters continue to develope and change - there is nothing stagnant or dull about the Harry Potter books. And Harry continues to be an amazing boy. Now that I am done, I'll be reading it aloud to my children. Thank you, Ms. Rowling, for continuing to entertain us all! I am already looking forward to the next book!
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Summary: Not the best one in the series, but still extremely good
Review: This is the pivotal fifth novel in the Harry Potter series. Although this is a very interesting novel I didn't find it quite as good as the others in the series. A few chapters in the middle of the novel could have used some more action but the ending of the novel was exceptional. The action packed ending is the best part of the book, and it was an exceptional way for Ms. Rowling to show her extensive imagination. I enjoyed seeing Harry and the gang grow up into young adults. This is the first book in the series that dealt with boyfriend/girlfriend situations extensively. I like how J.K. Rowling portrayed the characters and their love lives. The author also characterized the characters very well. You loved the characters you were supposed to love and you hated the characters you were supposed to hate. I swear Professor Umbridge made me want to claw my eyes out! She did a very good job in making the characters realistic. This is one of the only books that has made me cry. When one of my favorite characters died I cried and cried and cried! Rowling creates emotions in a reader that other authors try and fail to do. Overall I'd say this one isn't quite as good as the others in the series but it is definitely worth the money and worth your time. It is a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes this series. I am highly anticipating the sixth installment in this wonderful series
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Review: Excellent! Best book I have ever read! Throughout the summer, Harry is blocked away from any information from the wizarding word,especially about Lord Voldemort, and is starting to get very angry with some of his closest friends. Finally, a few people from the "order" come and get him. Harry stays at a secret headquarters hidden in an "old" abandoned dark wizard's house. When he starts at Hogwarts, he has many problems. There is a lot more homework; the new D.A.D.A. teacher; girl troubles with his secret "crybaby" crush and nightmares every day given from Voldemort. Hogwarts is not how it used to be. With the new Hogwart's High inquisitor, Harry Is eagerly to leave with basically only his illegal "D.A." organization keeping him their. The Griffidor Quiditch team soon gets a new keeper, two new beaters, and a new seeker! Throughout the book, you'll discover why Voldemorts after Harry, what Harry's parents were like in school, what one of Hagrid's family members is like, and why some people become ghosts while others don't. There is a most dramatic death that is sure to dissapoint most readers.
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