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Summary: not as good as book 3 or 4
Review: its good, a little too drawn out at some parts, there was too much hype surrounding it, i was expecting more adventure rather then just 670 pages of events leading up to about 200 pages of adventure at the end. harry's character growth is so amazing.
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Summary: A must read
Review: Got the book just after midnight and just finished. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend people buying it or getting it from their librarys.
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Summary: Finally! Awesome!!
Review: After waiting SO long for this book, it's finally here! I had pre-ordered this book in April, and got it about 10:00 Saturday morning, and didn't put it down until I finished it that day...
I just need to say WOW. Harry's so different in this bok, it's SO much different from the rest. *tear* I can't believe who dies in this book... I cried for AGES. In all honesty, this book actually WAS worth waiting for - I just hope we don't have to wait as long for the sixth book! I'll wither away!ANYONE who's interested in Harry Potter HAS to read this book, it introduces us to a bunch of wizarding things we have not yet experienced - the Ministry of Magic H.Q., O.W.L.'s, and what seems like a looming Wizard World Civil War!
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Summary: Excellent Character Development
Review: An interesting personal development in Harry Potter.
I would say that this is not really a children's book anymore as he GREW UP. Book 5 will take us through his journey as a teenager, where he discover himself even more. His mindset and emotion evolved. He has a different view of things. J.K. Rowling does have a way of reminding us that in this world, we all grew up and become wiser. Everyone does, eventually :). As for the end, it is a totally different feeling. The first four books, left with a sense of triumph as Harry won over The-one-that-must-not-be-named. This one is totally unique in a sense that it is very much human. The hero is a hero not through sheer good luck, but most importantly through persistence and perseverance both physical and mentally.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: Having all ready bought and read this book, (and yes someone does die, although I will not spoil the surprise for you by saying who it is) I would like to congratulate Mrs Rowling on this masterpiece. I think this is by far the best Harry Potter so far, and if you are contemplating buying it, I would definately recommend you go ahead. NOTE:If you have not read any of the other books, I suggest that you read at least the first and fourth (and probably the second and third) before you read this. The book does require some knowledge on the plot so far and it may be difficult to follow without having information on the character's personalities and their past adventures. The films provide enough info although if you can at least speak to someone about the third and fourth books this story will become a lot clearer. To summerise, I think that this book is great, and judging by the popularity of the past 4 books, I expect most of you will feel the same.
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Summary: The dark but fascinating world of Harry Potter
Review: The newest installment in the Harry Potter series proves very interesting. Some things you find out are shocking, even. In the book, Harry faces stress as never before. Some things are just too much for Harry. Be aware that Harry's mood is changing. It is a great book that people of all ages (I prefer age 6 and up)will have a lot of fun reading.
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Summary: Darker and Darker
Review: As I read the first four Harry Potter books I was struck by how much darker they were becoming. In the first three Harry was a saint. Everything that he did was right, but in the fourth and fifth books Harry Potter seems to be becoming more human. He makes mistakes and he gets into arguments. He actually has a temper. That is one of the reasons that I liked the Order of the Phoenix so much. J.K. Rowling made Harry much more believable. The 5th Harry Potter book also had an excellent plot. It was suspenseful, just like book four, and J.K. Rowling also left little clues lying around which made me at least wrack my brains while I was reading it. I think that the fifth Harry Potter book is the best Harry Potter book yet.
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Summary: Harry Potter - Order of the Phoenix - Heavy duty !
Review: Harry, Harry, Harry... The wait was well worth it! There are subtle differences in the way J. K. has written this book. More detailed descriptions of scenario, events, characters, etc. Without trying to give the story away to those who have not yet read it, one of the first things you notice is that Harry is a teenage boy now. J. K. has done well to present him in a 'true to life' light. (Reminds me of my own teen son.) The book is everything that we had thought it would be. Suspenseful, funny, dark, and a bit scarey too. All our beloved characters are here, as well as a host of new ones. Pieces of the puzzle slowly start to fit around Harry. Makes the story very fun. We have always had 'one million' questions, and in this book, a few are finally answered! Harry is growing up, and hopefully so - the reader as well. This is a lot of story for little ones'.... If this book makes it to the movies... all I can say is "wow". (and we will be the first in line,...again.) We purchased the book, as well as the CD set, which is immense. It is 23 CD's at about 80 minutes each. Jim Dale is superb once again and fully brings the characters to life! Mr. Dale has truly become part of our family!
The world of Harry Potter is a wonderful place to be!!! J. K., Thank you... PS: you certainly want to sock 'Cornelius Fudge' right in the nose! lol
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: I picked up my copy early Saturday morning and managed to finish it by the end of the day! It is as good as the previous Harry Potter books and you are ready for the next one as soon as it ends. I don't want to reveal many secrets but this book has many twists and turns. Lord Voldemort is back but doesnt play as big a part as the last book, even though they have a confrontation.
Harry's crush on Cho Chang develops through the book. Ron gets big suprises in the book and you will love hearing about them with him!
All the best Characters are back in this to help fight Lord V. Lupin, Sirius and Mad Eye Moody and some new ones. Fred and George have a lot of fun and have lots of new creations for their joke shops like pills that cause a nose bleed and they manage to create a swamp at one point!
Professor Umbridge is one lady you will NOT like at all! She sticks her nose everywhere!
J.K. Rowling said she was going kill someone and she has but has handled it pretty well. Overall and excellent read you won't be able to put it down!
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Summary: Does its best to live up to the hype
Review: There's very little happiness in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and after 870 pages, all the doom and gloom starts to wear a little thin. J.K. Rowling's fifth is still eons better than any other children's book out there (or any other book in general, come to think of it), but after three years away from Harry Potter's cast of characters, some of the changed characterizations can seem a little jarring and unfamiliar (Ginny and Percy Weasley come to mind). The book's characters are still as skillfully drawn as ever, but with so many new ones being introduced, some important folks are relegated to the background, and juggling the huge cast sometimes becomes an issue. Overall, the fifth book is still awesome; I devoured it in 24 hours and found myself laughing out loud, literally biting my nails in suspense and often talking back to the pages -- but after the fourth book's stunning ending, Order of Phoenix doesn't seem to make many plot strides in the series as a whole, which left me a little disappointed. So when's the sixth book coming out?!
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