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Summary: Done It Again: Absolutely Magnificent!
Review: I could just kiss J.K. Rowling. She has brought the youth back out of me, laughing, crying, gasping and sighing as Harry gets into every bit of mess that a 15 year old boy gets into on top of being who he is. I must say that I had been anxiously awaiting the release of the 5th book and once I had recieved it and delved in, I was not disappointed. I have grown attached to the characters so much that I would like to know what happens to them every single day within the book, but for time and the sake of the plot I didn't have the luxury. I'm 22 years old, soon to be 23, and I still love fantasy. This is a very well told story, with unique characters, beautiful imagery (as we all have seen the translation to film, which has been one of the best book-to-movies ever). I'm only saddened that once I finished it there was no 6th book to read. I really wish she would hurry as fast as she can without rushing. Anyyyway, I suggest this book to anyone although believe it or not it is a bit more mature than the first as it should be. After all Harry Potter was 11 in the first book and now he is 15. He's going through the same thing normal teens go through on top of everything else, so do be mindful of that when you're reading this to young young ones. This book gets 2 very enthusiastic THUMBS UP!
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Summary: more realistic
Review: i think this book is just right. it was not what I expected it to be, but it seemed much more realistic, cos harry is moody and there is not so much fantasy. I love it when fred and george fly out of the window! Basically, the plot is that harry goes back to school, and finds an anti voldemort club called the"order of the pheonix", and they protect him. Someone good dies, but I'm not telling who.It is quite sad. This book is still as good as the others!!!!! You will not be dissapointed.Compared to the others, I rate this joint second to the chamber of secrets, after the prisoner of askaban.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book is the fifth installment in the Harry Potter series. It is not a surprise that this book has sold millions of copies, but is it worth the time to read it? And the money to buy it? The answer, definitely! This book, was extremely well written. It delved deeper into the past history of harry and his parents. It showed both he and his parents in a new light. A light were neither of them is perfect. Also, there is a death in this story. Although, it was completely unexpected, but very well written and contrived. I for one am glad to say that I purcahsed such an excellent book, and I encourage you all to do the same.
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Summary: answers
Review: I thought this book answered many questions. It might not have been quite as action packed as the other books. As usual though the book gives you built up magical action at the end. You get to get to know certain charactors better than before and hate new enemies just as much as the charactors in the book. Like many others I had trouble putting the book down. On my list this book is easily a must read.
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Summary: Potter's Final Rant
Review: The book over all have a good story line and nice information, however, there's enough detail to choke a horse and I found that to keep my self more interested into the book I had to skim though most of Harry's rantings of "girly rage". I believed it from the first book and still believe it now. Most boy's I've known at age of 15 weren't into telling their feelings, though it may be my upbringing, and would quickly put their thuogh to destuction, quite like Fred and George, instead of whining openly like a love sick girl. As For the story line, I heard it best from a friend, someting happens that causes Harry to have trubles getting into school, but it gets worked out. Later harry has troubles in school because of his teachers and complains. Harry meets Voldemort and lives after a struggle. He then is lectured by Dumbledore about why things happened. Then there are a few interesting things here and there to try and hide the plot that he was alsmot killed by a teacher. Over all though the plot was good, the excess detail gave it a presnce that could cure insomnia, and detracted from the rest of the book. Undaunted I will look forward to the next book, and hope Harry becomes a boy in stead of a whiny little girl. P.S. Fewer words can mean more, and Fred and George kept the book alive when the rest were pulling it down.
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Summary: Wake me... Even my 12 year old is sleeping
Review: I LOVED all the books up until now... I feel like this story could have been told - using only half the amount of pages.
It was very drawn out and at times I couldn't stand Harry. By the end of the book I was over Harry's sniffling and the "would be" romance with Cho; it was about to send me through the roof. Between him being mean to his friends and Cho's self-absorbed crying - (as an adult) I couldn't take anymore. This book also left me with a lot of questions. Where was the Order of the Phoenix? Other than helping Harry get to school, you don't see or hear from them until the end of the book. I was surprised not to see a lot of Professor Dumbledore and some other characters from the past books weren't even mentioned. What was up with the giants? I expected the giant in the forest to play some sort of significant roll in the story, but it seemed like it was thrown in to fill more pages. (I guess a longer book commands more money!) In the end I was disappointed with the plot and didn't think the story gave enough suspense. I would have liked to have seen more of the Order of the Phoenix and how they planned on handling the "He who should not be named" situation and less of the dramatic sniveling of kids coming of age. Even my 12 year old is finding this book a sleeper! I plan on rereading the book to make sure that I didn't miss something that the reviews who loved the book got. Wait for it in paper back.
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Summary: A Great Read, A Ghastly Death
Review: I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter and I couldn't wait for this book to come out! I raced through the pages in four days! Order of the Phoenix is by far the darkest yet in the series. From the first chapter, Dudley Demented, where some unwelcome dementors make a visit to the horrible, terrible, ghastly death of one of my favorite characters. It's a whole new Harry in this book; he's a teenager and it shows! He even yells at Dumbledore!
The new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Dolores Umbridge, is the worst yet and to cap it all off Harry keeps having dreams of a corridor with a door that never opens.
Even though dark, this book has more humor than the other books, most of it supplied by Fred and George Weasley.
Some old characters make some appearances, like Gilderoy Lochhart and new characters are introduced as well like, Nymhadora Tonks.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix makes you look at the characters in a whole new light, especially Snape. Some old mysteries are solved but many not and new ones begin.
This book isn't my favorite in the series, that title belongs to Goblet of Fire, but it's defintely worth reading. It's a book that I'm sure that you'll read over and over again (I've already started).
If only I could jump on The Hogwarts Express for Harry's sixth year right this very moment.
Happy reading Harry!
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Summary: What is these peoples problem?
Review: I've just been reading bad reviews for this book just out of curiosity, and I am shocked. In my opinion the Harry Potter series is one of the best book series ever written! All of these people are saying that Harry is annoying and Rowling is becoming a crackpot. Maybe Harry is becoming frustrated and annoyed about things, but it is very understandable. For crying out loud, the most dangerous man in history wants to kill him! How would you be feeling! I think that this book, while a certainly a change from the other four books is still and extremely well writen piece of work. All of the people who hate this book should try to be a bit more open minded. And as for Christians who think these books should never have been published, well, then why don't you just not read it! It's your choice if you want to read it, but it's not your choice if other people can read it! Many people think these books are amazing works of literature, and I agree with them. Other people are saying that this book is boring and dull, but it's an exciting change of pace from the other books. I get the feeling that some people just like being negative and I don't know why. Well, that's my humble opinion.
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Summary: Definitely the best Harry Potter book yet!
Review: As soon as I started this book it was hard to stop. It is the most addictive of the available Harry Potter books. The only two things that dissapointed me about this book were that I wished it was longer as soon as I finished it because I just wanted more; and the fact that a little girl all dressed in Harry Potter clothes (scar on forehead, robes, etc.) was on Good Morning America and then just spitted out that someone that was close to Harry died in the book. It ruined the suprise of the book just knowing that someone died, so I spent half my time trying to figure out who died before I had read to the point. To conclude my useless jabbering I would recommend this book to anyone who knows how to read (well I guess that means whoever is reading this, seeing that you would have to be able to read to read this review...). I just hope the 6th book is atleast twice as long as this one so it will last me atleast a full week.
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Summary: Can't Wait for the Next One
Review: My mom likes to read and she got me started on the Harry Potter books (sometimes she'll read a book first to make sure it's ok). And from the first one I've been a Potter fan. This book is really great. It's big, I like big books and it really is what they call a 'page turner'. I hope the next Potter books come out soon. I have one question: will book 5 come out in paperback form soon? I want to give it to a cousin for her birthday. Thank you. A.V.
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