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Summary: A new change of pace.
Review: After reading Harry POtter and the Order of the Phoenix I have to say ho much I enjoyed it. At first I was skeptical because it wasn't as friendly feeling as the first few books. It feels almost like fan fiction instead of Rowling's work but it quickly captures the stories that we all love. I reccomend this book to anyone who enjoyed the first four.
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Summary: Best of the five!
Review: Overall this was an excellent book. There were new characters introduced (Luna Lovegood; Nymphamora Tonks, Bellatrix Lestrange) who will probably be in the future books and add much to the story. There are two "fight scenes" involving Dumbledore that are nothing short of spectacular. The only flaw is the appearance and lack of use of a "two-way mirror." The likelihood of a device such as this being "forgotten" by one of the characters seems low.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I am completely amazed at how BAD a book can be. If I had a dollar for all of the reason that I like this book, then I would not even have enough to buy a Pack Of Gum. I've read the other four and they are amazing. This one(#5) makes me feel like I was completely ripped off. Rowling obviously spent no time writting a book that would make him millions of dollars on the name alone.Amazingly Bad
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Summary: New Harry Potter Book Stuns once again!
Review: Whether you're new to Harry Potter or you've been devouring the books avidly since the start, this fantastic new addition cannot fail to delight. The beginning is rather slow and complicated, and it isn't difficult to see how some younger children might be put off. You really have to keep your head around what's happening or you soon find that you are lost. As the book picks up pace, however, and Harry and his friends return to Hogwarts for the start of their fifth year, the story evolves into a superbly crafted tale of magic, friendship, the wizard world and of course, love (which Harry discovers during the course of the book). The format is typical of all the books in the series: the plot gradually becomes darker as the story soars through its 700-and-something pages, leading up to a gripping climax. During this particular book we see a whole new side to Harry as he grows up. He often has trouble controlling his anger and frequently argues with Ron and Hermione. This is a refreshing change from the ever-young tradition of childrens' books series such as the Secret Seven and the Famous Five. Of course, there are deaths, and YES, Harry does have a crush on a certain girl, but I'll leave the details for you to read for yourself! It's simply an outstanding read - I would recommend it to almost anyone. If you have your 8 Galleons, then buy this book now!
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Summary: A great series gets hotter
Review: things are heating up for young Mr. Potter, and year five finds him with some unseen challenges and tragic events that he will need to deal with in the coming years (two books). The series took a turn towards the dark side with the return of "he who shall not be named", and the story line picks up shortly after the ending of the last book.
Any series that gets kids excited about reading gets a thumbs up from me, especially if kids are excited about a 900 page book!
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Summary: This book is the best it's awesome!!!
Review: I loved this book, i read it in 7 hours, even thoungh at some point it was sad, but i recommend this book for averyone, and to j.k rowling, keep doing the good work!!Enjoy.
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Summary: well worth the 3 year wait.
Review: Being a total geek, I picked up my copy shortly after midnight on the day of it's release. And then I went home and read it. Cover to cover. In about 9 hours. Without sleeping. It's that good. I shall not go into any spoilers, so fear not, but this is, in my opinion, the best written in the series so far. It's been said by reviewers in several newspapers and online news sites that Harry is a lot angrier in this installment, and I must agree. This is not, however, directionless angst scribbled by someone who can only imagine what her characters are feeling. Rowling, perhaps by virtue of how long she spent on Book 5, perhaps by knowing the characters she's created so thoroughly, gives us a very human portrait of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all our old favorites. The characters are fully realized, with real reactions, real joy, real anger, and real pain. Rowling not only manages to weave this all together coherently, but also gives us some new faces, and a delightful running joke about various characters' responses to the use of You-Know-Who's real name. The dialogue rings true; not only is it completely natural and unstilted, but it also is remarkably faithful (intentionally or not) to the deliveries of the actors in the films! Harry faces some even trickier issues in Book 5; new facts about his family, the percolating hormones and emotions that come at the age of 15 or so, and, as mentioned elsewhere, the death of someone close to him. That it is as engaging and truthful as it is leaves me looking forward to re-reading it, and fervently hoping it will not be another three years for Book 6.
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Summary: By Far the Most Complex Book Yet...
Review: Anticipated world-wide with huge pre-order sales despite its daunting length, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has finally entered the reading world. Year 5 proves to be one of the most trying years for all the characters throughout the book. The dangers that always surround Harry hit too close to home at the opening of the novel and in turn reveals some facts about the Durlseys that might make some readers say "Huh??" Nonetheless, the Order of the Phoenix itself plays such an intergral role throughtout the novel, composed of characters who have appeared throughout the series and unite (in secret) to stop Lord Voldermont. However, the dangers only get worse as Harry and his friends return to school, confronted with a Defense of the Dark Arts professor who is one of the most poisoned characters in the entire series. Couple that with the Ministry of Magic denying Voldermont's resurrgence and their harsh attempts against those who disagree and Harry has his work cut out for him. However, the complexities of the novel also reveal hidden family lines, memories from the past, the resurrection of Death Eaters, and the death of a major character. The story isn't just a coming of age for Harry though; we also see a much darker side and angrier side than has ever been shown. The book is one you won't want to put down but has so many details, it should keep readers occupied until Book 6 arrives in the distant future.
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Summary: Long time no see, Harry!
Review: This is certainly a darker book than the other four, and the death of one of Harry's friends is not the only grim scene. I would not recommend reading this book as an introduction to the series, but it is a heavy, satisfying new installment for those who have already been lured into the world of Hogwarts.
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Summary: Surprisingly good
Review: Well, it seems to be even better than the books before. Maybe the caracters became more realistic. It's not the time for spoilers, but it tells us some very interesting and funny facts about the Wizarding World, the Government, and Schooling. :)
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