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Summary: Harry Potter, child cult or fantastic series.
Review: In many places Harry Potter books are burned and many people think that the books are curupting childrens minds. In reality the books were not ment for children. Mrs Rowling has said that the books were ment for anybody that wanted to read them. In my oppoin the books are terrific and I would highly reccomend the books to people of any age.
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Summary: An important book in the Harry Potter series.
Review: First and foremost, I admit that this is not as much of a review as it could be. It is more so a response to the negative critisim that is being unfairly bestowed on the book. It baffles me that some reviewers don't seem to understand why Harry is not as lovable and innocent as he once was. In The Order of the Phoenix, he's dealing with emotions that most would find too strong to handle. And on top of it all, he is dealing with the emotions typical of a 15 year-old boy. The latter obviously clouding his judgment. Of course he's not as externally likable as he was when he was new to the wizarding world. If he was, I would throw the book down in a second, out of sheer irritation that the characters are not developing. And I'm quite sure most would do the same. Therein lies the problem. J.K. Rowling was faced with the inevitable decision of how to handle the character development of a group of adolescents. In which there were only two possible outcomes. The first (and the easiest) would be that the characters would change only physically, not reflecting the true changes which occur with growth. Then there is the option to allow the characters to grow, and more importantly, allow the reader to grow with the characters. Needless to say, Rowling made the correct decision. Had the characters not changed the way they did throughout book five, it would be possible for a fan to "grow out of Harry Potter." And to grow out of a book is to realize that the book was not very good to begin with. Regarding the plot, which I have also heard many complaints about; it was not about a stone. It was not about a chamber. It was not about making enemies. And it wasn't about a tournament. In fact, the plot of The Order of the Phoenix was much different from any of its predecessors. That being said, does this mean the book is without a plot? Certainly not. From the very beginning of the book it was obvious that there was trouble in the wizarding world. What with lengths the Ministry of Magic is going to to prevent an announcement that the most feared wizard is back in power, not many individuals are accepting of those who state otherwise. This dilemma has been, and always will be, a crucial part of the Harry Potter series. It was indeed important that this aspect be incorporated significantly into a book. It could not have been less prominent, and it could not have been a quick process. It is the entire concept behind fear and its place in reality. As I do not wish to divulge any spoilers here, and it would be difficult for me to refrain if I continued in more depth, I will try to wrap this up in saying that The Order of the Phoenix is a brilliant piece of literature. It is hilarious, dark, heartbreaking and unique, while staying true to the magic that the first four has shown so many.
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Summary: Rowling reigns on!
Review: This is by far one of the best books I have ever read!!! The character's life gets so emotional and teen like but it still has the other dark side to it. I absolutely love it! I have never read a book like any of the Harry Potter books! I stayed up until 4:30 a.m. reading it until I was almost falling asleep with the book in my hands! Thank you J.K. Rowling for writing such a glorious book!
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Summary: Read, but only to keep up on the series
Review: While I am fully aware that this book is truly intended for a much younger audience; as an older reader (early twenties), I am disappointed in this latest edition of the Harry Potter series. Too little plot was stretched out into an enormously long book and lacked the exciting twist and turns in plot of the previous four books. My advice to anyone buying the book (hopefully used since new is still too expensive), don't expect too much from this book because of the hype. Certain characters were back and good as ever, other new characters were interesting to follow. Harry experiences the pains of teenhood in a rather angsty, uninteresting and foul manner. There is a lot of filler story in this book and could have easliy been consensed into half its size. However, this is an important book in the series because many essential plot developments for the continuation of the series are presented. In short, buy it if you have already read the series and like it enough to sick it out through the rest of the two remaining books. Take it for what it's worth, a young adult novel and not some childrens masterpiece from which it falls short of.
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Summary: DOES HOGWARTS HAVE A DCFS?
Review: I have to say I am a little disapointed in the book. Hasn't Harry done some incredible things in the other books? Great at Quidditch, Retrieved the Socerers Stone, Won the Triizard championship, etc..... Why is it that no one believes he is the good guy yet? Why is everyone so mean to him? This kid has been through ... . Parents killed. Abusive step-partents. Has he ever been hugged and cuddled by a loving person? No wonder the kid is grumpy through out the book. Does Hogwarts have counselors? Why is everyone always so stern? No one investigates the detention time with Umbridge? It sounds like he was at Maryville Academy in the Chicago area. What kid could survive what Harry has so far and not ended up a criminal or worse? It was the love of Harry's parents that saved him from Voldemort but I don't see any real love at Hogwarts. DCFS need to investigate! I am putting Hogwarts on notice! Get a social worker! Give Harry a hug!
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Summary: The best book ever!!!
Review: This was the best book ever!! I'd recommend it to ages 7 to 97. But you must read books 1 through 4 first because then you wouldn't understand much. In the book Harry goes through his fifth year at Hogwarts. Of course Voldemort has returned and Harry keeps having dreams of the department of mysteries. He also faces dreaded O.W.L.S. and a defense against the dark arts teacher who has a personality like poisoned honey or worse! In this book Harry learns about bravery,friendship,and reaching maturity. So if you're a Harry Potter fan get this book or you will regret it!
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Summary: Confessions of a Harry Potter Junkie
Review: What can you say about a brilliant book? I have read it twice in the past 5 days and I want to know when 6 is coming out. Does this mean I am impatient, not really. Normally I can sit quietly and wait for whatever I need but this book brings the series to yet another peak leaving the reader on the edge of their seat (or pacing the room) just waiting for the next installment. "How is JK going to top this?" is a good question. "How I am going to survive long enough to read it?" is a better one. Thankfully the entire series is good enough that it is worth re-reading again and again.
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Summary: To good for words
Review: The only bad thing I can say about this book is that it was too long a wait since the 4th one and I totally forgot about how much I love Harry Potter and his friends. The book pulls you in instantly the 870 pages go by quickly. As others have said before, the book could have been shortened without the small details and subplots, which is probably true, but wouldn't that make it a lot less interesting? The only thing I wonder is how they will fit it all into a movie! Harry is defiantly a teenager now. I am actually happy that Harry is no longer perfectly innocent. It would make the book much more boring if he was never getting into trouble. Of course, he makes some really stupid mistakes and at some points I felt like reaching into the pages and slapping him. The ending is not as bad as others have said it is. It will leave you hanging a little though and wanting to read the sixth one as soon as you're done!
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Summary: I didn't realize that these books could get even BETTER!
Review: I am crazy about the Harry Potter series. I have read tons of books and these books are my absolute favorites. There is so much imagination and feeling in these books. I think as an adult, me and others forget how much fun it is to venture into the fun world of make believe because we feel it is kids stuff. Who cares these books have totally made me feel like a kid again because I couldn't wait for the 5th book and now I am just on pins and needles waiting for the 6th.
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Summary: Rowling does it yet again!
Review: This has been the most exciting book of the series yet. You get to know the people in them as if they are real. I was reading it one day and I asked one of my close friends, " I wonder who made up Quidditch?, it would be so fun to play!" Another one of my friends said she actually cried when **That person** died.
I am an avid reader and I can't wait for the other books to come out and for Harry's adventures to continue. I highly recommend this book!
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