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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5 Audio CD)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5 Audio CD)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best of the series!
Review: This is one of the best books I've ever read! I love the development of Sirius's character and family and the introduction of new locations like the Ministry. The flashbacks to Snape and Harry's father's school days is quite interesting as well. But the end was sad enough to make me cry which very few books back. A GREAT read!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Half way through book and already wowed
Review: What I like about this book is what I liked about all the others. The heroes are flawed, the evil is scary. I'm 28 years old and I am just as mesmorized as the young people who read the books. I wish I was at Hogwarts school play Quidich. I find myself rooting for the heroes and trying to figure out what He Who Shall Not Be Named is up to. This latest chapter of the Harry Potter Saga is the best yet. The Ministry of Magic has become a paranoid government convinced that it is not Voldemort that is the danger but Dumbledore and Harry themselves. The Daly Prophet has become a tool for the ministy to discredit Harry at every turn. A new Proffessor is making life nearly impossible. However not all hope is gone. The adults have formed or reformed the Order of The Pheonix and the children (in a very appropraite act of defiance) have formed Dumbledore's Army. Not to mention the sorting hat and its warning about the whats coming.

I'm halfway thought the book and it looks like that battle lines have been drawn. The ones who believe, the ones who fear, and the ones who will follow evil.

Things are getting good. 400 pages left to go.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Well worth the wait!
Review: This was a fantastic addition to the Harry Potter saga. I was truly captivated, yet again, by Rowling's magical world - which probably explains why I finished the book within 24 hours of it arriving on my doorstep! We see a more mature, more emotional Harry who is becoming more of an adult than a child. Along with his continued fight against Voldemort, Harry must also deal with the everyday trials of a teenage boy. Although younger readers may find this book a bit more difficult to understand because of Harry's maturation, I am sure it will still be every bit as enjoyable for them as the previous ones. I recommend it for both children and adults! Even though it was entirely satisfying as an account of Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts, I must say that it has left me hungering for the next installment!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What can I say?
Review: Tension drew me in, kept me going, and pushed me through. Couldn't put it down. It seems that this book has all the makings of a can't-put-me-down. I feel obligated to say nothing that could spoil the fun, but in all the ways that matter, this tome lives up to its reputation - and more.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best yet, with loads of details waiting to be discovered
Review: Truly a magnificent volume, filled with new folks, and the blossoming of characters from before.

Some things to look for:
The Ministry Of Magic's phone number

You'll be amazed with Sirius Black's family ties...

And perhaps James isn't a flawless as Harry would hope.

Still, though, is Snape (Professor Snape to you) evil?

Anyway, Neville really comes into his own, and the evolution of the people as they mature is fun to watch. Hermione, well, let's just say if she asks you to make a promise, and then has you sign a piece of parchment, you'd be really smart to keep your promises.

Fred and George are SPECTACULAR. Their departure from the school is one folks will be talking about for quite some time.

I won't give away who dies, but will say Harry really needed this person, and this person is mentioned as one of the author's favorites in the interview found on the second disk of the DVD Chamber of Secrets.

Have a great read. I'd go so far as to suggest you PAY RETAIL for this beauty. It's wonderful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Rowling is a Genius
Review: I finished this immense book in one sitting yesterday; I did try to a break at one point, but I couldn't stay away for more than 10 minutes. J.K. Rowling has once again created a masterpiece! This novel touches on so many things and travels so deep into the lives of Harry and all his companions that it explains many unawnswered questions, while simultaneously creating many more. Once again, this book has become darker and more mysterious. Harry has stepped over the threshold into adulthood, and in being more mature, shows himself to be an ever deeper character than we have seen so far. Everything about this book is excellent. If you have read any of the others, than you are undoubtably as addicted as I am by now, and Rowling does not fail us in this book. If anything, she has proved herself beyond comparison in this genre. You will not be disappointed! Order of the Phoenix brings us all even deeper into the world of Magic, and also into the characters that have come to feel like best friends. You can not help but be happy when they are happy, and cry when they suffer pain; you feel as though you are one of them.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Not the best in the series, but still a page-turner
Review: In this book Harry must fightnot only Voldemort, but many of his former friends in the wizarding world too. The wizarding world is split in half, 1 side believing and preparing for the return of You-Know-Who and the other not. There are more problems in this book than any other. They range from Harry's new, and simply evil Defense against Dark Arts teacher, to girls; and from Hagrid's newest creature, to the death of one of the primary characters. In the face of all this, Harry is not himself. He is much more easily annoyed, and his friendship with Ron, and Hermione seems to be waning.

In the end, though in my opinion not the best in the series this book is still a page turner for every page reveals something new about the wizarding world. No Harry Potter fan, or anyone for that matter should pass this book over.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: It's always darkest before the dawn
Review: Well, it lived up to the hype. Well written and interesting, the latest installment of the Harry Potter series is significantly darker in tone, much less fun, and shows us sides of the characters we'd hadn't expected to see. If Rowling was trying to show what it's like to be misunderstood, angry, unhappy, and have the whole world against you, well, she nailed it. She has added rich characters whose actions will frustrate you and situtations where you'll see the right thing to do, but no one will seem able to do it. Does it pick up in the end? Sure. Is there a happy ending? Of course. Will I read the next one? Definitely.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best So Far
Review: This work, by J.K Rowling is the best so far in the Harry Potter saga. As the book just came out yesterday, I'm sure many people haven't had the time to finish it, but I didn't stop for much. I couldn't have put this book down if I'd wanted to. There are some changes at Hogwarts this year, as there are changes in the characters. Anyone should enjoy this book, but fans of the series should be absolutely enthralled. In a few days when they've put it down, we should see some more excellent reviews from the rest of them.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Entertaining, Enlightening, and Engrossed!
Review: Okay, book 5. Here it is, and what a wonderful read it was! Very entertaining, enlightening, and engrossing. I found the book covers a great deal for a 15 year Wizard dealing with more "grown-up" stuff. This book contains wonderful stories, subplots, and is more focused. We are introduced to some really wonderful - if nasty - characters...particularly Professor Umbridge! Talk about professional educational expertise gone amuck!

J K Rowling displays again her talents in telling a really good story. How she keeps it all straight is amazing. This tale is darker for sure, but not without its moments of lightness and not without a bit of fun. The various new creatures also add to the book and the discoveries that only youth in this book can figure out. Yet, I also see a more mature Harry emerging from this book through his emotions and confusion. Confusions that reminded me at times of my harrowing adolescence - without the witch or wizard craft. I also give the author credit. She does not let this "tale" become too pat...there are suprises in this book and some that will place the reader in the mode to want more - particularly at the end of the book. She does fill in some holes for us, but as every one will guess...it is not all well in the Potter world for his future...J.K. Rowling ...cheers! What a wonderful book.


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