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Summary: Unexpected
Review: Perhaps I went into reading HP OotP a bit more naïve than other readers. I kept myself from hearing/reading spoilers before the release of the book (being out of the country and thus away from a computer helped), thus I went in knowing little more than the two quotes released earlier this year and that one character would die, as has been circulating for ages. At any rate, what I've enjoyed most about reading Rowling's writing has not been her characters, her plot, her grand attention to most details (of the non-numeric nature, at least), but that she never fails to surprise. Even when reading authors whose work I would dare say has more literary merit than that of Rowling, I find myself able to predict, via reader's intuition, I suppose, what is to happen. This is not the case with Rowling. Perhaps because she writes things so ludicrous to me that I could never have imagined her, well, *writing* them, especially when her "hints" point elsewhere that I miss them. Regardless, it is this that Rowling does so well and this that causes me to enjoy reading her books as much as I do, and why _Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix_ has delighted me so.
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Summary: Rowling's Best Tale Yet
Review: This novel was easily the most rewarding yet in the Harry Potter series. So many questions are answered for Harry and the reader setting a new more ominous tone for the final two novels. The character development is fantastic. Rowling allows the characters we are so fond of to grow emotionally with each passing page. If you've read books 1-4, book 5 will definately not dissappoint.
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Summary: Over hyped
Review: JK Rowlings is a very good writer and I must say that I've enjoyed the first 4 books of the Harry POtter series. After reading book 4, I couldn't wait to read book 5. However, I finished reading it yesterday and I didn't enjoy it that much. The series has become formulaic and rather predictable. The adults act too stupid for words ,even Dumbledore whose explanations for his actions are so weak and full of holes...
Too many flaws in the book and I was often bored reading the book.I even remember the first 4 books better than this one.
At least the death scene wasn't grisly but at this point in the book I found most of the characters irritating and I wasn't sorry to see the person die. The annoying thing though is all the hype made in the media about JK Rowkings crying after she killed off this character.The book wasn't that bad, I'm just irritated about all the efforts made(JK Rowlings claims its to protect the children. YEAH RIGHT) to keep this sub standard plot secret.
DISSAPOINTING!!!
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Summary: The Most Anticipated Book Lives up to Its Hype
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a marvelous edition to J.K. Rowling's library, and well worth the long, long wait and the number of pages. Although the book is the darkest novel yet in the Harry Potter saga, it reads like one of the earlier editions, happy and light with plenty of humor thrown in compensate for the overall dark tone of the novel. The plot is complex and involved, but never difficult as Rowling takes time and trouble to make certain everyone understands the mystery before moving to the next part.
Many characters in this book become more well-rounded, and their actions are better justified. Professor McGonagall becomes a much more likable character, and we get more insight into the reason behind Professor Snape's hatred of Harry. We also see Harry's love life blossom somewhat as he ages, and he goes through typical teenage strife with his friends, Ron and Hermione.
The ending is an exciting, heart-in-your-throat adventure that is sure to delight Harry Potter fans old and new. My only advice for reading this book: Don't make this your first Potter foray. Read the other books first. Rowling doesn't explain every detail from the first ones; she just assumes you've read them and doesn't bog you down with details you already remember (if you've read the first four).
Basically, this is a very exciting book that well lives up to the Harry Potter saga and is sure to delight the many legions of fans who have waiting with bated breath for the newest edition.
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Summary: Rowling strives to achieve book-writing dominance once agai
Review: In the 5th Hrry Potter book, JK Rowling tries her best to extend the plot much past her previous books. After waiting quite a few years, this book is not as satisfying as hoped, as many of the readers have thus lost interest. The beginning of the book drags on, leaving the reader bored until he/she reaches the main plot. My child still wishes to read about Harry in somewhat happy times, instead of gloominess and hotility throughout the book. The latest book in this series is much of a disappointment, and hopefully Rowling will be able to captivate her readers better in the future.
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Summary: The Force is Strong with Harry Potter
Review: Reading a true children's book gives the impression of safety. You know nothing irreversible will happen to the main characters. You do not read it to find out IF they will make everything all right in the end but HOW. This is what I felt reading the first four Harry Potter books, but Order of the Phoenix is different, more dangerous. The actions the characters take have definite consequences, although Rowling softens those consequences somewhat in the end (for me, this was the book's biggest downfall). Still, the story was so intense that all 800 pages were readable in a single night. Harry's emotions have been stirred up fantastically in this book and I ended up feeling many of them along with him. He is now prone to righteous anger and even violent fits of rage, which cause me to wonder if he will not become vulnerable to darkness in upcoming books. The tale of Harry Potter is becoming truly epic. If Rowling continues this trend of adding more tragedy, depth and darkness with each book, by the end of the series the story will be comparable to episodes 4, 5 & 6 of Star Wars.
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Summary: Absolutely mindblowing book!!
Review: I just got the book yesterday morning and 10 hours later, I am done with Order of the Phoenix. It was amazing!! I don't want to give anything away, but be prepared to cry, laugh, and be very angry with Voldemort. I cannot wait to read it again and again. My favorite part is when Lucius Malfoy gets his due.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This is certainly the best novel of the series. I found it literally impossible to put down. Be sure to set aside some time in which to read undisturbed - you'll want to hex anyone who interrupts you. It is the most involving thing I have read since The Da Vinci Code and Goblet of Fire. Rowling proves in Order of the Phoenix that she is one of the most gifted writers of our time, able to present deep ideas and concepts without sounding at all pretentious and still telling a good story. Her style improves with each book of the series. This book does not have quite as much action per page as the others, but there is really no need for it. Rowling takes time to really describe her characters and to draw the reader into her world before delving into nonstop thrills, of which there are many in the novel's dramatic dénouement. I can't wait for the sixth and seventh Harry Potter books; if Rowling continues to improve and refine her writing as shown in Order of the Phoenix, she may well win a Pulizer.
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Summary: A Little Disappointed........
Review: I have been waiting for the 5th installment of the series for quite some time now. However, I have to say that The Order of the Phoenix was a little disappointing. Being a sixteen year old myself, I understand Harry's frustration in life, but he seems to be taking it a bit too far. Also, Rowling seems to have concentrated more heavily on the romantic side of the book, leading to long and draggy scenes where he manages to talk to Cho, and which usually end in her bursting in to tears and talking about Cedric. The story plot itself isn't too bad, but I have to complain about Sirius's demise. I would've thought he'd have gone down with more style. The main line we've all been waiting for, "I am going to tell you everything" was pretty boring and sounded as though it came from the Matrix. People are taking prophecies a bit too far. All in all though, Harry Potter was worth the read and the money if you bought if off Amazon for 40% off. I hope the next installment is better.
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Summary: Dissapointing
Review: This excuse for literature is huge let down for all Potter fans everywhere. While the 4th book was undoubtedly long, this stretches attention spans of the most patient on the planet. The book's attempt at creating a different image for Harry is just not working nor is the repetitive, dragged out plot.
Let's hope #6 will clean up the mess this tragedy created.
Not worth it.
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