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Summary: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Review: The fifth installment in the Harry Potter saga has certain high points, the comically evil character of Professor Umbridge for one, but far too many low points. Although clearly the longest installment in Harry's life at Hogwarts, and maybe because it was the longest, this book is, in my opinion, the weakest of the five. The climatic scene was determinedly similar to the first book. Many other elements and plot devices found in Order of the Phoenix also seemed to be cobbled together from the earlier books as well. Also, athough Harry has been put through the mill so many times, I can understand him having a bad attitude, if he continues to dwell on his misfortunes, his bitterness will make him downright unlikeable by the seventh book. Hears hopeing Rowling picks it up a notch in book six.
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Summary: What?!
Review: Mr. Buckley needs to read the book before he reviews it; fights Goblins? Saves London? Not in this book. But if you look at what Mr. Buckley has reviewed before, it seems like this is the only book Mr. Buckley has claimed to have read. Oh, and if Mr. Buckley thinks that it's easy to get puyblished in todays market, I'd like to see him try.This book it's self is wonderful...should we have ever doubted it would be?!
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Summary: The first one to disappoint
Review: I have been a huge fan of the Harry Potter series, and have been amazed at J.K. Rowling's talent for making each book more wonderful than its predecessor. The Order of the Phoenix, however, was a major disappointment. For one thing, it desperately needed an editor. The book was endlessly long and full of hundreds of paragraphs that went nowhere, added nothing. Every unnecessary motion and thought was recorded, making the reading tedious and seemed more designed to offer a screenplay to producers than a novel to readers. (I was reading the story aloud, so couldn't skim through the tedium, which would have made me less cranky about the excess.) There were important parts of the story that did not hang together well in terms of the story line, which was a first for this series. But what made the book most disappointing to me was the unnecessary assault on Harry's personality. He is endlessly whiny, bitter, rude, and argumentative. He is angry throughout the almost entire 800+ pages! And because the book his endless, his complaints seem endless. He puts his closest friends into jeopardy and there is not a single worthy explanation for this. We were so sick of him by the end of the story that were it not for Rowling's wonderful devices and inventions (snorkacks!) we wouldn't read another. But of course we will :)
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Summary: Harry Potter isn't just for nerdy kids...
Review: This book is more adult and harder than the other books and it is by far the best of the 5, leaving you ready to race down to the shop the day the next book comes out. This is one of those books that you can't put down, one that you don't want to finish for the fear of the fact you might not get more of the same material.....but that won't happen. This book was fantastically written and flows on perfectly from the other books. The reason I read this book was just so I had finished all of the books since I read the others. I was expecting nerd-fest but I now realise that only comes from the kids that take this too far. Anyway, if you haven't got it, then you don't know what you're missing out on.....
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Summary: The most suspenseful book in the Harry Potter series
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is thrilling from beginning to end.I literally could not put it down because of the suspense of what would happen next.This book is full of many important revelations. It is an intense journey in which Harry must face many adult issues.The tone of the book is much more serious then in the previous books.It ends with a startling climax in which one of my favorite characters dies.Although this book will leave you depressed for days it is a must-read for all Harry Potter fans.
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Summary: Lacks A Solid Plot
Review: I consider myself a fan of the Harry Potter series. When I received my copy of The Order of the Phoenix I read it carefully and finish it within two days. I am also an editor of my school's literary magazine and sometimes I admit being a little harsh but I always remain true. After diligently reading 870 pages of this new book, I could not help but ask myself why is this book so long considering there is not much happened. There is a few other issues concerning Order of Phoenix that I am suspicious:Tone and Word Selection - I am especially sharp about the consistency of an author's language and the pattern in their writing. It is an art I pick since I was little after reading the entire collection of several authors. I wonder if anyone else notice, but the writing in Order of Phoenix is different from the four other books. The new book seems to attempt to establish itself as a classic; a gem of writing. While reading through the book I found many excellent sentences (while I doubt it is the work of Rowling), which is why I believe Order of Phoenix has been severely edited cop-written. Lacking Plot and Hints - No doubt the Harry Potter franchise will have a long lifespan, there are hints of what to expect after the 7th book through out the book (hint: auror). There important points in the Order of Phoenix can be deliver in a much volume than the "biggest book in the series." The new book stretched these points as much as possible resulting in a hollow plot. ... Harry as an angry white Male - It seems to me that Harry is mad through out the book. The modest, shy, and charming boy is replaced with an out of control teenager. Rowling justify this change as Harry going through adolescent, but how come Hermonie and Ron did have such DRAMTIC transformation? The Idea was Very Poorly Deliver... Overall I enjoyed the book and will purchase book 6.
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Summary: Quite excellent
Review: This review I am writing is mainly because I do not agree with some of the reviewers that this book dragged on, was depressing, had no depth to it and was a complete waste of time.
Now everyone has a right to their opinion but it seems to me that some of those reviewers find it hard to deal with the dissapointment they felt because The Order of the Phoenix (TOOTP)did not live up to their expectations of Harry becoming even more powerful, less frightened or in constant battle with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
In The Order of the Phoenix we see the internal struggles of Harry; i.e. his frustrations, his anger and dissapointments. All very naturally considering what he went through in his previous year at Hogwarts. More extreme so than in normal kids? Yes, maybe, but then Harry is not average is he? Harry and many other main characters are very well developed and for the most very believable. The reason that I rated this installment with 4 and not 5 stars is that I have to agree with many reviewers here that the depth (so well depicted in the other teachers) is somewhat lacking in the new Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher. I would not be bothered by that much if this person had not such a vast role. A little more depth would have made this person just a bit more believable.
The climax is however one that will excite most of its readers and though it might not be the clash that many hope it is again far more believeable than some superhero smash-him-up battle as some people clearly wanted it to be.
All in all the world in TOOTP is feeling yet again the darkness rising and that can no longer be ignored, although some try very hard.
So pick up TOOTP if you enjoyed the first four installments and don't be bothered by one star reviews until you've judged for yourself. Ganoes
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Summary: H/P lovers review
Review: This is one of the best books i havew read for years. I finished it very soon and i still can't forget it. It is powerful and full of magic and suspense just like the other 4 of the series. As the books are getting thicker and thicker also the stories within the book becomes more breath catching. The only thing delusional to me is that it ended up even more drammaticaly than the previous one. I wa kind of hoping for a happier ending this time. After you finish the book you have this feeling of sadness and really would like the book to change. Now i can only hope the 6th book will be out soon (say another 3 years?)
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Summary: Great!
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is fantastico! It's the longest of the series yet, but I couldn't thinking it ended too soon. Isn't that the way with all good books?
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Summary: Still going strong
Review: I had my doubts with all the delays in finishing this book, but they were all put to rest within the first few pages. Previously, my favorite HP book was The Prisoner of Azkaban, but now I'm not so sure. This book was great! It was a bit darker, but that is not a bad thing; Harry is a teenager, and teenagers tend to have dark moments. The book begins with Harry desperately trying to discover any word of Voldemort's return, and the Ministry of Magic denying everything; in fact they even hint that Harry is just trying to get attention. Without ruining anything for those who haven't read yet, this book has everything from dementor attacks and secret societies to the newest DoDA instructor. I read this book in 24 hours and will probably read it again soon.
A note to those who feel the series is somehow evil: this is a children's story about good versus evil, and shows that it isn't always enough to just be good; sometimes you have to fight for what is good. Children love magic and also love to read about other children who try to solve problems without adult aid. It is the parent's responsibility to make sure their children know the difference between reality and fiction. If you have doubts, please read the books yourself.
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