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Summary: Turgid !
Review: Jo Rowling's mother must have been frightened by Samuel Johnson. 870 pages! I warmly and humbly suggest she read (or re-read) lots of Joseph Addison's work. She is cetainly shrewd enough to see the message.I've read the book twice, and two problems float out at me. Firstly, there are small parts throughout the book that seem very hastily written, almost as though a deadline was motivating the composition of the text. Secondly, there are too many grammatical howlers in the third person text for a young person's book. Young readers pick up bad writing and speaking habits far too easily without their favorite books helping such habits along. On the decided plus side, however, are the very good plot structure, the total absence of typos, and the usual good humor. I give "Order" a solid four stars out of five. "Azkaban" would get five out of five if I reviewed it. In case you haven't figured it out, "I ust too wuz an inglesh teechur."
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Summary: Surprising with each turn of the page
Review: I was so excited to get my book, I had to put aside my 15 page term paper to read #5. I finished it in 3 days and was thoroughly pleased. I have to agree it was dark, but to see Harry and the gang have normal teenagers problems was refreshing. I love seeing Ginny Weasley having more of a character, too. You must read the previous four to be able to read this, though. Can't wait fot the next book!!
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Summary: In response to "A Cranky Reviewer" in America...
Review: You're mistaken when you state there are no black characters in Harry Potter: Three that we know of in Gryffindor house alone are Dean Thomas, Angelina Johnson and Lee Jordan. Did you read the book?
It is very dark, a bit depressing, but there are some revelations which make situations encountered in the earlier books make sense -- Such as why Snape hates Harry and hated his father so much. Not a laugh riot, though there are some funny bits, but well worth reading, and probably pivotal to the plots of books 6 & 7.
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Summary: simply the best.
Review: as an avid fan of harry potter, i expected the fifth installment of the harry potter series to completely and uttterly surpass the other four - and it does. j.k. rowling creates suspense beyond belief in harry potter and the order of the phoenix. harry undergoes several trying moments in the book and learns more about his past and present than he ever could. this is rowling's best piece yet.
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Summary: Great Book! But ... ...
Review: This book is a pretty good read. It was worth some of the wait but not all. But personally I think it could have been better. Probably a whole lot better. It felt like JKR didn't even write parts of the book. And after reading the book, it left me thinking, in some areas, "Is J.K. Rowling losing her touch?" It is really long, and it took me about 3 hours and 35 minutes to finish the book. But my favorite is still Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It was a lot darker than the other four. Everyone is complaining about it being darker, but JK Rowling has been hinting that it will be darker. What do you think Voldie is going to do after book four? Give Harry a kiss and apologize, and than go away and never bother Harry again? Come on people, FACE IT!! Voldemort is back, and he's not going to turn into a angel.
I think that this is probably suited for readers older than 8 because it is so dark. And the Harry that we see now is more argumentative.
Personally I think that he jumped quite a bit, from being just about regular, not fighting as much, in the fourth book where he is fourteen, to fighting a lot, and getting quite a temper, at age fifteen in book five. That was a bit quick. But Harry still has his good traits, bravery, friendship, and at times he, err, just had to find them again. That part with Snape's Pensieve left me feeling disappointed. I hadn't expected James to be a stuck up, arrogant brat. And Harry hasn't apoligized to Snape, and Harry should understand now, why Snape dislikes him.
And that Prophecy was old news. And it felt like it was incomplete too.
Umbridge, well was just sick. She was not too evil, more, not right in the head. She could have been better I suppose. There were many more characters introduced in this book. Some were mean (and evil) and some were nice. And some of them we really didn't need to meet. But the new characters contributed a lot to the book. The character death was sad. But it was too abrupt and I have my theorys about it ... But I won't give anymore away here, you gotta read it your self. :) I hope that the sixth book will come out soon. Because fans are waiting, and J.K.R should let us see if the books still have that magic. I hope this review helped.
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Summary: Good...but depressing
Review: Ok, I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and for this book, it was no different. I actually enjoyed the changes in Harry's mood. He is becoming a real teenager now. I mean, he can't stay a child forever! Yes, this book was kind of different, and didnt have the cheerfulness of the others, but it was still worth the read. There are a few new characters, including the new defense against the dark arts teacher who you will love to hate. The relationship between Harry and Dumbledore isn't as close as it is in the other books, but you find out why in the end. Also, i was surprised at the turn out of Harry's relationship with Cho Chang, and what kind of a person she really is(you get to know Cho a little better in this book) The only reason I gave this book 4 stars is because I was REALLY upset with the death in the end. It seemed like it happened so abruptly. I actually cried, because Harry doesn't need anymore people to die in his life, and i really liked the character that died. Somehow, I hope Rowling can be creative and bring the person back in the 6th or 7th book, because it's not the same without them. Go read this book (but i advise you to read the first 4 before though!)
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: I could not stop reading...The book was very gripping. I hope some of the unanswered questions will be answered in the next book!! I read the book in two days, it was fun..
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Summary: great book
Review: this book was one of the greatest transition books i have read. Harry really does grow in this book, taking on more responsibilities and learning the brutalities of the real world, be it muggle or wizard. i think that rowling did a fantastic job and i can't wait for the next book to arrive.
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Summary: best book i ever read
Review: this is the best book i ever read it hhas a lot of intresting twists and turns in best of the harry potter seris.
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Summary: A work of magic.....
Review: After a couple of years of waiting for the fifth installment of Harry Poter, the book has lived up to all its expectations and has provided people all over the world with quality entertainment. The book took me into the world of Harry Potter and as soon as a I started reading on the day it was released, I couldnt put it down. The book at the moment has got to me my favourite out of the lot. With action, a touch of comedy, horror and sadness, this book has surpassed my expectations. The death at the end of the book took me by surprise and even though the book is fictitiuos, the imagery and vocabulary used made it sound so real. Thanks for reading my review. The book is amazing and if you don't have it, go and get it. Its worth the money and it will provide you with some quality reading that is symbolic of JK Rowlings books.
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