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Summary: J.K. Rowling does it again.
Review: J.K. Rowling does it again. This is the fifth book in the series.
This book carries on with the young wizard Harry Potter. The evil wizard Lord Voldemort is back and poor Harry is stuck with his mean family the Dursley's. He is really angry and mad that he is stuck with the Dursley's, while his friends are together and know what is happening in the wizard world. Soon he is relieved of this burden by the Order of the Phoenix. A special group put together years ago to fight against Lord Voldemort and his death eaters. Their back and have come to take Harry away and back to his friends and his godfather Sirus. Soon Harry is reunited with his best friends in the world Ron and Hermione. The Weasley's are all also there and he once again really feels at home. Soon they all return to school and everything changes. The Ministry of Magic believes that Harry and Dumbledore are lying about Lord Voldemort being back. They take the headmaster postiton away from Dumbledore and give it to the new teacher Professor Umbridge who works for the Ministry. The whole year becomes a task for Harry. She hates him more than Snape does. The ending of the book I can not tell you. I will just say it is the most exciting one yet. If you really want to know what happens, pick up the book it will be worth the read. I just have to say that this is one of the best books I have ever read. I would recommend it for children and adults. It is filled with magic, action, excitement, and mabey a little romance. All in all this is a great book for people for all ages. So I say stop by your local bookstore and pick it up it is definitely worth it.
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Summary: Almost to Manhood: A Critique of Harry Potter and the Order
Review: The Harry Potter series is more than books about "magic." It is a coming of age story about a boy, Harry, and his struggles in becoming a wizard. Only after the evil Lord Voldemort tries to kill Harry as a baby, is he known through-out the wizarding world as "the boy who lived." As Harry's 11th birthday draws near, he starts receiving letters from a mysterious place called Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is only after Harry is rescued by Hagrid, the grounds-keeper at Hogwarts, that he find out just what happen to him and how he got the lightning bolt scar on his forehead. After reading the first four installments of the Harry Potter series, many questions about Harry's life are still unanswered. Luckily the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, answers those questions. In Order of the Phoenix, Harry becomes more of a recluse. A darker, more cynical side of Harry becomes apparent due to the fact no one believes him when he says Lord Voldemort is back. Not only does Harry have to worry about his fifth year at Hogwarts, the year the Ordinary Wizarding Level (O.W.L.s) exams are administered, but he has to live under the constant scrutiny of his fellow students. Some think Harry has lost his mind, while some think he is telling the truth. Harry feels like an outsider in an outcast's world. J.K. Rowling does an amazing job of capturing raw human emotion in this book. Unlike the first four, Rowling's work is not flowery and full of hope. This book is darker, harsher, and more down-to-earth than the others. Although this books deals with a lot of evil, Rowling did a wonderful job of balancing the good and evil. Rowling is a genius when it comes to being able to portray a scene with words. Everything about this book is more detailed; it seems as if the fine lines seem to jump out at you. When I got this book, it was midnight on June 21, 2003. I began reading it as fast as I could get to my room. It took me a week, but I read every night faithfully. Every time I turned the page, my mind would race. This book blew me away. I felt like, "Finally! All of my questions are answered!" I always wondered why the Dursely's kept taking Harry back every summer. I think the most important question and most frequently asked question, "Why did Lord Voldemort want to kill Harry?" is finally answered. I enjoyed all the warm, happy moments in the book, but that was not what it was about. This book was gritty and raw. One of my favorite scenes was when he was in Dumbledore's office near the end of the book. My heart ached for Harry. I completely understand why he acted the way he did. I wanted to know who dies and believe me, that chapter in the book tore my heart out. I am not ashamed to say I cried. It left me wanting more, and I cannot wait until the sixth book! People who do not know what good literature is, or creative, insightful writing, or who focus on the "Oh- it is all about magic and evil," do not understand why the Harry Potter books stand out from the rest. These books are about a boy, an unwanted, unloved outcast, who finds his place in the world. It may not the in the realm of what some see as reality, but it is a place where everyone is accepted no matter what. The Order of the Phoenix shines a light on the humanistic side of Harry and all of the other characters who share his amazing journey to manhood. This book is not for the weak of heart, or for children under the age of 12. It is the raw, untamed, untainted story of boy trying to overcome the evil that threatens the existence of a life that he loves.
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Summary: HP5: O YEA!
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix After being attacked by dementors, almost expelled from school, and having the meanest woman in the world as your Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher, you would be angry too. Harry Potter is over stressed about knowing the fact that Lord Voldemort is returning soon. The worst part is that no one believes him. He is being secretly protected by the Order of The Pheonix which is an unknown alliance that protects the wizarding world from dark wizards and witches. This book will keep the reader in total suspense, and you will never want to put it down. It will make you beg for more, and will touch you in a depressing way. Go read Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix! I thought it is a good story, and it has a good plot. Out of all the Harry Potter books, this one defineitly is the darkest so far. In this book Harry's character is more angrier than in the other books. This adds to the fact why this book is darker than the others. This Harry Potter book is my favorite so far. I urge anyone that can read should read this book as soon as possible. I would recommend the fifth installment of the Harry Potter book series "Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix" to anyone that enjoys reading fantasy or adventure stories. The fantasy readers would enjoy all the magic in this story. Especially the wizard sport called "Quidditch," which is kind of like hockey only 100 feet in the air. The adventure readers would enjoy the suspense and the plot of this story. Plus there is a lot of action, probably the most in the whole series so far. Those are the people who would enjoy and I would reccomend to read this book, so go read it.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Review: In the book "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" the main character, Harry Potter is in his fifth year in Hogwarts. At the beginning of the book Harry finds himself lost and alone at his aunt and uncles house on Privet Drive for the summer once again. His cousin Dudley is at the part, smoking with his friends while Harry goes for a walk. There, Dudley and Harry are attacked by Dementors, which sets a major conflict for Harry because he uses magic to stop them, and since he's misused magic before he was order to court to possibly be suspended from Hogwarts.
After the events at Privet Drive, the secret Order called "The Order of the Phoenix" brings him to the safe house of Black where they hide out, safe from Voldermort's evil. Harry's court day finally came up and he went to get the final judging. At the peak of his adolescence Harry's anger seems to be increased making him extremely edgy. Is Harry safe from Voldermort? Will he return to Hogwarts? Read it to find out.
I found this book exciting to a decent extent. The writing as usual is excellent. J.K Rowling is an extremely talented writer and she continues to amaze me with the extensive descriptions and detail in every piece of writing she does. I like the way she evolves Harry, showing his change into adulthood also. The thrillers and cliffhangers never seize to amaze me with this series of books.
I recommend the this book to anyone that has enough time, and can put enough effort into reading this rather large book. Its very enjoyable and worth it if you're a fan of the series in general. If you like adventure, fantasy, or fiction in general this book might be for you. Age wise to, adults and kids can enjoy this novel.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: I think this book was really great. It's the biggest book I've ever read. I liked the mysteries--some were solved and others were left unsolved. My favorite part was the big fight between Dumbledore and Voldemort (You-Know-Who). There was one thing at the end that made me sad, but I don't want to be a spoiler. I would recommend this book to all readers--even people who can't read should have their parents read it to them.
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Summary: worth the price and the size!
Review: Though I have given this book 5 stars, I feel it is not up to par with my two favourite Harry books, i.e. Goblet of Fire and Prisoner of Azkaban. There is a lot of extraneous material in this book - about a 100 pages cut out would not have hurt it - or rather would have helped it.
The character of Dolores Umbridge is a particularly unsatisfactory aspect of this book. Hitherto, even Rowling's villains have had a redeeming quality - even Voldemort has a certain charisma. But Umbridge is merely a caricature of petty nastiness.
On the flip side, the best part of the book is when the other similar character, Snape, who has till now never commanded the readers' sympathy (or Harry's, for that matter) becomes far more human in the chapter "Snape's Worst Memory". This chapter is the highlight of the book, for it turns Harry's definition of good and bad upside down. The father and his friends, whom Harry hero-worships, suddenly turn out to be spoilt brats and bullies, and Snape, whom Harry hates, just their undeserving victim.
The worst part about the book is the plot - why is the prophecy so important, and why does Voldemort waste so much time and effort trying to get it? And why couldn't he simply get it himself? All he would need to do would be to apparate in the Ministry of Magic for a few seconds - simple enough if done at night.
And what is the weapon that Sirius and Lupin mention at the beginning? It can't be the prophecy.
The death of the character (I can't mention which character - spoiler!) is completely unwarranted and unnecessary.
The climax is too long drawn out and complicated - and a huge let-down after the nail-biting graveyard scene in Goblet of Fire.
The so-called secret revealed by Dumbledore is just as much of a let-down - it doesn't reveal anything that I hadn't already guessed, to an extent at least.
Last, but not least, Hagrid (one of my favourite characters) does not have enough of a role in this book.
After listing all these faults, you'll be wondering why I rated this book 5 stars not 1 or 2! But most of the faults are visible only when the book is compared to GOF or POA, not in itself. There were a number of things I enjoyed in OOP: learning about Sirius' life and family, learning more about the Ministry of Magic, Tonks, the real Mad-Eye Moody, Luna Lovegood, the DA, Harry's girl problems and disappointments, the Weasley twins' antics (always fun!), Ginny Weasley, the OWLs ... to name only a few! I also think Neville, Aunt Petunia and Hermione grew a lot as characters; Hermione especially because she lets Harry take command of the DA (after bullying him into it, of course!). I love the glimpse into the two major magical institutes, the Ministry of Magic and St. Mungo's Hospital.
In a nutshell: though this book is slightly disappointing, given all the hype surrounding it, it is still worth the price and the size!
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is an excellent book. This book is much like the other books, but there is less humor in this book. Harry is a much angrier character in this book. Harry Potter is a fifteen-year old boy who goes to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Last year, he witnessed Lord Voldemort, the evil wizard who killed Harry's parents, come back to power. Harry has been taunted by the Daily Prophet, the newspaper that witches and wizards read. In this book, Harry "grows up". Unlike some book series, the protagonists, or the good guys, are frozen in a single snapshot of time. However, Harry is no longer the same eleven-year old boy he was. Also, Dumbledore is missing in large parts of the book. The only time he really shows up is when he fights with Lord Voldemort. Dumbledore seems to not want to make eye contact with Harry in this book. The ending was like all the other books' endings. I think the previous four were much better.
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Summary: Rowling's Superb Once Again
Review: In J.K. Rowling's latest release, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, readers are transported to the magical castle, Hogwarts, once again. Harry is faced with his toughest battles yet. This novel begins with Harry back at the Dursley's wallowing in self pity due to the lack of communication with his wizarding friends. He is attacked by dementors and swept away to safety where he discovers the Order of the Phoenix and its purpose. Reader's begin to see Potter mature into a teenager and the roller coaster of emotion that typically comes at this age. Rowling's manages to maintain interest for each of the 870 pages. Her writing style is enjoyable and entertaining for children and adults alike. I found this book hard to put down, just like the four previous Potter books. I highly recommend the series, even to those who don't particularly enjoy fantasy novels. I can't wait for the next book of the series.
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Summary: Pure Entertainment!
Review: I really enjoyed the order of the Phoenix. I listened to the audio version, (17 tapes in all), and was mesmerized by the narrator's spectacular voice and he quirky and enduring creatures of Harry's world. In particular, I loved seeing Snape as a teenager, and Luna Lovegood was an excellent secondary character. I disagree with others who mention the book is too long... I prefer my books longer! They are longer to finish! LOL. I was pleasantly surprised to see Ron come into his own in this installment, I can't wait for Harry's next book, with hopefully more revelations about Snape!
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Summary: I am a fans of Harry Potter
Review: Harry Potter, appeals to a lot of people of different ages, especially young people.
Harry Potter is my most favourite series of books. I love reading every books in the series and I have just finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5).
When I was reading the books, I made friends with Harry Potter and had an adventure in the magical world with him and his friends, Ron and Hermione.
The thing I appreciated most is that the series has a huge structure. It increases the reality of the story and the readers may feel themselves as Harry Potter.
However, the most important thing is that I really want to study in Hogwarts and learn to be a witch!
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