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Summary: Intense
Review: I loved this book....finished it in no time flat and have started reading it again....Rowling answers so many questions in here but still leaves some unanswered...the chapters dealing with conflict keep you rooted.....the new villian is thoroughly despicable and the death (that we've all been guessing about) is completely unexpected.
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Summary: Rowling is on a roll
Review: JK Rowling is firmly in control of a wonderful story. Book Five, The Order of the Phoenix, demonstrates both how prophetic Rowling herself was in conceiving a seven episode story from very early in the writing, and how much and how well she has developed as a writer. She handles nearly every aspect of the story and its telling deftly. Fans will likely not be disappointed by the action, angst, and power of this latest installment. Harry's character is developing in complex and interesting ways. Rowling portrays his teenage angst, and the confusing, roiling emotions of teenagers with aplomb. Our Harry is growing up. The story takes sometimes predictable, but always interesting turns here. Because many, many readers are still making their way through the story, I won't provide any spoilers here, but suffice it to say that the pre-publication hint that a major character dies in this book made many of Rowling's scenes especially effective. What a brilliant leak that was. Book Four, The Goblet of Fire, was, to my mind, a more interesting and compelling story overall, but Book Five demonstrates Rowling's mastery of her tale, and makes a very nice piece in the overall picture of Harry's years at Hogworts. Good job, JK.
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Summary: Like Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter series.
Review: So much darker and so much more involved. J. K. Rowling definitely does not disappoint as she lays a path for what may be a conflict like none before in the Harry Potter series. Someone dies, but Harry seems to gain more followers. The characters grow up and face even more problems. The Goblet of Fire and The Order of the Phoenix are both suspenseful and like the Empire Strikes Back of the series - with a terrifying cliffhanger at the end.
This book shows that J. K. Rowling is way past just simple book writing for kids. This is a great novel that can involve anyone.
Rating: Excellent. Highly recommended to anyone.
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Summary: Great read, will keep a lots up late to burn thru it!
Review: This was an entertaining read. What an imagination J.K. Rowling must have, and to be able to articulate it so effectively...Wow. Even more significantly, she has a gift, in that she can make old people feel young and young people feel old...What I mean is that she has managed to get multitudes of children to crave sitting down with an 800 page book (THAT IS INCREDIBLE!), and has enabled those of us that are well beyond adolescence to live a bit of it again. Bravo. While some have criticized the physical size of this book, I loved it. As I burned thru the pages, it seemed to go on and on...and I didn't want it to end. It will be with great anticipation that I await the next installment!
My hat is off to J.K. Rowling for what she has done for the kids (and the parents that get to immerse themselves in the story they are reading to them)! Again, BRAVO! Highly Recommended!
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Summary: great sequel
Review: This book continues the story of Harry Potter and is still going strong. Many series that I have read decline with each new book. This series is still great although it seems to be falling into the same pattern of:
Harry goes to school,
He has bad things happen to him,
He goes to rescue someone/something,
He has a question and answer session with Dumbledore at the end.
Altogether, it was a great book and reads very fast. I never thought I would like these books seeing that they are categorized as children's books, but they have surprised me with how gripping they are. Can't wait for the next!
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Summary: Best yet!
Review: This is a fantastic read that really delves into souls of the main characters more than ever before. It is a wild ride that pulls your heart along through the story. I found myself trying to coach Harry the teenager as I read, and I shed tears for him during his struggles. I only wish I hadn't read it so quickly--now I have to wait even longer for the next one!
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Summary: Great Entertainment!
Review: The newest Harry Potter is one of the fastest 870 page reads you will find! It is filled with intrigue and growing pains as Harry struggles to come to grips with his past and future. His successes and failures with the girls in his life are a nice touch - very realistic - who hasn't been there? This latest chapter is certainly the darkest in the series, and there is little hope for the mood to lighten any time soon. If you are looking for a quick read and Harry's adventures, this book is definately for you.
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Summary: Harry Potter V (no spoilers!)
Review: J.K. Rowling continues to flourish her pen with great style, and this new installment in the Harry Potter series does not disappoint her readers. Although this lengthy tome may dissuade some, the number of pages speaks to the extraordinary plot and character development that lies within.
The first 200 or so pages of this book are rather torpid and monotonous, and the reader feels the frustration of Harry, who had not received any word from his friends or Dumbledore over the summer. Thus the beginning of the book centers on Harry's quest for more information regarding the state of the magical world, especially the actions of Voldemort. When Harry arrives back at Hogwarts, the pace of the book begins to quicken as Rowling spins her usual fast-paced and suspenseful yarn. There, Harry fights both internal and external enemies as he uncovers dark secrets that hit surprisingly close to home. Once again, Rowling proves that she has a knack for creating her own magic that entices and ensnares both children and adults, whether they are veteran wizards or green Muggles. This is a worthy addition to the Harry Potter series.
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Summary: Rowlings Shows Depth!
Review: Maybe a great, great personal success for Rowlings. This book, though long in length (and it drags a bit at the start), has great depth. The handling of the main character Harry is excellent as he is no longer the cute little wizard but someone who you may even dislike at times. There is something very real about the way people act in this book- Harry, his friends etc. The purity of character from the first 3 books in particular is gone here and you get a real (very real) sense of edginess and waiting as the events unfold. This is a book that focuses on characters and the environment and how flawed both can be. It seems to be a body of work that is setting down the tone for the upcoming 2 books. While looking like a transition book, this is something that was crafted with extreme care as the pores of this wizardly world are opened wider.
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Summary: WORTH THE WAIT!!
Review: BEST YET!! The battle over the Dark Lord continues...
Rowling has outdone herself. A must read book for all ages. Great new characters and lots of new developments on our old favorites. This book has it all! It's hard to put down!!
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