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Summary: HOW CAN PEOPLE NOT LIKE THIS BOOK!
Review: To me, this is the best book yet, and it really makes me wonder how people could disagree. This book is very interesting because it focuses on not just Voldemort and his evil plans, but more on Harry, Ron, and Hermione's feelings and relationships. Harry is more tempered in this book, which is very understandable for what he went through. I mean come on, he just saw Cedric get killed in the last book, that would really have an impact in Harry's character and feelings. And in this book, that really shows. I can't make you get the book, but TRUST ME, THIS IS A HAVE TO HAVE BOOK, DON'T MISS OUT!
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Summary: The Best Yet
Review: Why would an adult be interested in Harry Potter? Because J. K. Rowling is the best storyteller since Tolkien. Part of the reason is that like Tolkein, Rowling prepared her world prior to writing the books. The reported outline of the seven episodes allows her to develop richness in plot and character development with which other series cannot compare.Order of the Phoenix is the best yet. The quality of the character development is superb. Her description of the frustration and anger of the adolescent Harry is outstanding. Hermione's development rivals Harry's in scope and her quip to Ron about his inability to fathom Cho's emotions probably is one of the more succinct descriptions of the differences between the sexes in existence. Ron's dealing with an increasingly complex relationship with his friends and his tenure at Hogwarts is well done. Additionally, we are treated to a developing depth of prose. Rowling's description of the change from October to November is almost poetic. Aside from a great imagination combined with a great storyteller's gift, Rowling is just fun to read.
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Summary: Not much happens
Review: This really is a filler novel. I guess Harry needs 1 year to grow up. The plot is a lot weaker than books 1,2,3 and 4 and the ending feels a bit rushed.
I hope the next book is better.
If you don't expect too much, you won't be disapointed.
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Summary: What a let down!
Review: Pre-ordered the book and was waiting in anticipation. What a let down! It seems like JKR has written a book for the sake of it and nothing more. There is no coherent plot. Before I read the book, I was pretty sure I'd cry at the death of whoever it was that died, but honestly after reading it, there is only indifference. OKay, so she HAD to kill someone and the pages were running out. So, Sirius, off you go. The HP charecters did look one dimensional so far. By trying to develop a darker side to each personality, she still has not managed to convey depth.
Why does fudge suddenly show up and start believing? Totally lame.
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Summary: J.K. has done it again
Review: The fifth of seven books in this series is by far the darkest and well written of the previous four. Although this climax is a little disappointing it leaves you wanting more. Voldemort returns and you would expect a huge duel with harry, as is usual in these books, however it never comes. She makes up for the lack of dueling excitement with a few secrets that are revealed. These secrets clear up all the questions from before and the anticipation level for book number six has definitely risen. Can't wait.
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Summary: Harry Potter at his Best
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the best book yet. It'll make you want to keep reading and never put the book down. It's filled with mystery, adventure, and suspence from cover to cover. Of course Voldemort has got another evil scheme up his sleeve and Harry can't stop him without breaking loads of school rules.
I am positive that if you liked the first four books you'll love this one. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: I think this is one of the best books I've ever read. It's like a whole new world opens up to me when I start to read this book. As for the rest of her books (Harry Potter 1-4) those were also great. It's like a world of magic. Unbelieveable things that you just wish could be true, you want it to be true. She is an unbelieveable writer, one of the best out there! Great book! Highly recommended. As for the best who said "This is a bad bad book. It teaches not to respect government or your parents" I think you don't know what you are talking about, and you should not even be posting things like that. How can it teach us now to respect our parents? It's just a book for one, and another thing! his parents are dead, and his aunt and uncle don't treat him right. It teaches you about child abuse more like it, and that' it's VERY WRONG!
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Summary: KILL YOUR DARLINGS
Review: There's nothing wrong with an 870 page book. There is, however, something wrong with an 870 page book in which half of it DOESN'T MOVE THE STORY ALONG. In a good book, every single word should keep the story moving. J.K. Rowling needs to learn how to KILL HER DARLINGS. This means if she has a chapter, subplot, paragraph, etc. that does not move the story along, no matter how much the author likes it, she must ELIMINATE IT. If this book was reduced to 350 pages, it would be a compelling and incredible novel. Instead, we are bored out of our minds end with things like Harry's pathetic romance with Cho.
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Summary: longer but packed with thrillers
Review: This fifth book in the series took me more than one day to read unlike the others but had more complexity and layers. Harry now 15 is going through all the angst of adolesence topped off with school, his first girl friend, Cho, all the confusion that brings, not to mention magic and mayhem. After exploring the Ministery of Magic and a reunion of his friends and godfather, Sirus, Harry finally gets back to Hogwarts after a dull, represive summer with his family. This OWL year at school brings more trouble, an extra class, a secret society and many puzzling , confusing and unanswered questions. With the help from his trusty friends Harry faces his challenges and learns valuable lessons about his family, friends and himself.
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Summary: Five Stars and Two Thumbs Up!!
Review: J.K. Rowling has done it again... she is amazing! The fifth installment in the Harry Potter series has kept the fire lit in my heart for these books. No matter how young (or young at heart) you are, you will love these books. The characters in The Order of the Phoenix have really grown -- and Rowling somehow knew just how to do it. Rowling has been my favorite author for six months now (recieved books 1-4 Christmas 2002) and I ordered book 5 in January (of course from Amazon.com) You can never say enough about Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling. Amazing, Fantastic, Genius and downright Magical!
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