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Summary: Another dose of magic from the world of Harry Potter
Review: We should all now be familiar with the story of Harry Potter (especially if you are reading The Order of the Phoenix), so there isn't much of a reason for a backstory. Harry's adventures have already kept us entertained over the span of four books and now, in the fifth chapter, the most intricate story is given. In "Order" Harry emerges as a very angry youth, he expresses rage towards the Dursleys, his friends, teachers, and the adults he holds in high regard. An event occurring in the Muggle world causes Harry to become involved in the Wizarding government who soon decides to put their hands into Hogwarts business. Knowing Harry, much adventure and mystery does await his next year at Hogwarts and Order of the Phoenix doesn't let you down. You're given the romance, action, mystery, and tragedy. But this doesn't mean the novel isn't filled with fun (the Weasley brothers Fred and George take care of that). The most heinous of all characters (possibly even worse than Voldemort) comes from one of the new additions to the Hogwarts staff. All of this isn't helped because Harry and his fellow fifth years also have to deal with their exhausting O.W.L.s. But don't let the 800+ pages get you down, you will become so involved you won't notice how fast the pages turn. All leading up to an amazing climax that will definitly leave you begging for more. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix follows the usual Rowling formula-each new book is better than the next-and you will find yourself dazzled. So when does the sixth one come out?
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Summary: Like its predecessors, another magical volume!
Review: It was the first weekend night of the summer, and what were America's children (and adults) doing? No, they weren't asleep. They weren't watching TV or playing video games-- they were staying up all night in anxious desperation awaiting the moment when they could hold Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in their hands. Your eyes didn't deceive you. They were waiting for a near-900 page BOOK. For those who don't believe in magic, perhaps it's time to start believing.But the wonder that this book has brought to society aside, the latest Harry Potter installment is fantastic. Rowling's writing hasn't lost a bit of the magic it had in the first books of the series. The plot is magnificent and well-written, it reads like a book far shorter than its 870 pages would suggest. In Rowling's characteristic style, every minute detail weaves seamlessly with every other to create a mystery that is truly spellbinding. Order of the Phoenix is in every way as satisfying, and as irresistible, as the previous books in the series. However, in every book the characters become a year older, and true to form, the heroes have become teenagers. Undeniably, Harry and his friends are much more angry and less likeable in this book. However, their response to the strain and emotional burden upon them is in every way realistic. Dumbledore told Harry at the end of the fourth book that he was shouldering a grown man's burden, and unfortunately the weight upon his shoulders becomes only heavier in Order of the Phoenix. With the incredible workload he faces at Hogwarts, the fear of Lord Voldemort and the havoc he will wreaked, the remarkable propaganda of the Ministry of Magic that makes Harry out to be a maniac, and the loss of a significant friend, it would be unrealistic to have the protagonist NOT show signs of stress. Yet through the struggles, the forces of good stay strong and powerful new secrets are revealed, leaving plot lines open for the two remaining books, and leaving fans happily awaiting another volume of magic to devour.
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Summary: Magnificent!
Review: I became a fan of the Harry Potter books late in life - I didn't read any of them until Goblet of Fire was published, and I became hooked. (I have read each three times, twice in the American version and once in the British version.) Clearly the Harry Potter series is the major literary phenomenon of our times, and Order of the Phoenix is no exception. Longer, yes - Rowling is demanding more of us as readers, just as she continues to become more sure of her craft. I found Order of the Phoenix to be a most worthy continuation of the Harry Potter story. We learn more about Harry and his background, about why Voldemort wants to kill Harry, and we see the battlefield shaping up for the major confrontation we are all expecting. We see more of Harry's world, including Hogwarts, and we come to realize more and more what a "wizard" J.K. Rowling is, with a pen as her wand and her incredible talent as her robes. For myself, Order of the Phoenix has re-whetted my appetite for the Harry Potter series. I can't wait to see where things go in the next two books. As an adult reader, I am thrilled with the complexity of the stories, the depth and breadth of information, the sheer creativity and imagination that go into every aspect of each book. Rowling transports me to another time and place, where I absolutely enjoy myself, having fun and being scared and thrilled at the same time. If you are a Harry Potter fan already, this book will not disappoint. If you are just becoming acquainted with Harry, read all the books and revel in the pure joy, depth, creativity, imagination, and beauty of Rowling's creation. There's more than meets the eye, so read them and then read them again!
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Summary: This book is the best of the 5!!
Review: This book is great! I loved the fast paced suspense, the humor, and of course the big fight scene in the end! I rate it 5 stars! I have read it 5 times and still love it and am now an expert on it! You will find out why Harry has a scar, and lots of things about his past! Wonderful Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: CHEAAHH
Review: This is mos def the best Harry Potter book out! Over the course fo the books, JK Rowling has gotten better and better, and this book is definitely evidence of that. This book is GREAT and I recommend it to EVERYONE!!!
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Summary: Worst in the series, hopefully
Review: I love the first 4 books, but after the long waiting, this 5th is a definite disappointment to all Potter fans. It is way too lengthy, a lot of unnecessary new characters and repetition of points make you wonder if Rowling is paid by the word count. The plot has too many holes yet much less suspense comparing to the previous 4 books. You could pretty much figure out what the climax scene would be 1/3 into the book and there's not enough suspense built-up leading to it. This makes the reading rather boring. The most disappointing (almost offending to readers' intelligence) part is the numerous ridiculous holes in the plot. To name a few: To the end, you don't see why the stupid "thing" is so important that it must be guarded like crazy (maybe more explanation coming in the 6th?). If it is indeed so critical, then why there is no guard in the final night and all sorts of people (dark forces and Potter et al) can get to it so easily?
Why did Lord Voldemort make all of fuss of not going there to take it himself yet he finally showed up in the final night? If he had to show up anyway, isn't it more easier for him to do it himself right from the beginning? Why didn't Black remind Potter of the magical communication device (his parting gift)? He had numerous chance to mention it and yet he made all the "trouble" and "danger" to go through the fireplace thing instead of just telling Potter to use that gift ?! Think about these carefully you will see that there always seem to be some explanations, but none of them is convincing enough to warrant the existence of the 5th book at all. It is a total waste of time and assaulting your intelligence. The only good thing out of this lengthy reading is more character development comparing to the previous four. I would definitely not waste my time on this fiasco if I had the choice - I had to read it just to follow the series. I hope the next 2 books would recover from this. I hope Rowling could come over her writer's block and turn out some quality work matching the first 4. Otherwise, one more strike I'd have to give up this series altogether.
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Summary: Writer's block, schmiter's block
Review: What's the deal with talk about writer's block? It's bogus. This is a the book in which Harry's story is getting revved up. After all, the whole story isn't even done yet. The book is realistic in that Harry has his tantrums, because he's a teenager. Maybe in the next book, he will be more composed. It would take a person who just likes to be a critic to say that Black is going to come back again. People are just trying to degraid Rowling because of their dissatisfaction, and they think that because they were dissatisfied, everyone else will be too, and who ever isn't needs to be convinced that it was a bad book. There are all these critics out there complaining about the book, and it's uncanny how similar they seem to the sightless nitwit public who read and believe the bogus in the wizard newspaper, and have to put there input in, just to feel like they had an important say in things. Like I said, the books are just getting more realistic as far as the characters go. When kids become teenagers, they have tantrums, and they curse a little. But the book isn't so bad with cursing that a kid can't read it. Critics need to pull their heads out of their hind ends and look at the practicality of the books. It's obvious that the fifth book is probably a build-up for the last part of the story. Everything about Harry's strange life is explained. Now that everyone knows more stuff, the story can go on. Harry has a purpose now, revealed by the prophesy, and that is the beginning of the climax for the whole story. We can now only speculate how Harry is going to face off with Voldemort, and it's certain that Rowling has a magnificant grand finale planned to finish the books. I can't wait for the next. I've read the book three times, each in less than three days to a week. I always find the books absorbing, because there is always stuff in there that I find that I didn't before. That is the mark of a good book, one that you can read over and over again. I'm anxious to see what happens now that Black is gone. Will Harry avenge him on his killer? What about quidditch? I have to admit that I was disappointed with Harry's banning from the sport, but I know that he will not be banned any more in his next year, because Umbridge is gone. After such a bad year for Harry at Hogwarts, it's bound to be a great year in the next book, and it will seem even better after all those horrible things that happened in the fifth book.
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Summary: not the best
Review: This book is a good one but not great, it explains lots of things that were there wandering. But compaired to the past 4 its long and boring, Harry is bitter all the time and there is not much action, hope the next one is better.
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Summary: Not the best out of JK Rowling
Review: This book was great and honestly i can't wait to see the movie but this book kind of dragged. There were some unessacary parts and i feelt that some parts could have been cut out and still would have got to the point. In my opinion JK Rowling made this book longer just to seek attention. But overall this book is GREAT and you learn a lot of secrets and it is suspensful/
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Summary: Amazing and Timeless
Review: This book is amazing. Not only is it written well, it brings up lots of things that happen to normal teens. The confusion, anger, mood swings and easy aggitaion is normal and Harry is a normal kid. For teens reading this book it is an amazing parallel to real life. Besides all of this it is a classic story with a modern light. Good against evil, times of trial, dependence on those you don't really like(Snape). J.K. Rowling has created a wonderful masterpiece for those up to the reading level and lenght!
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