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Summary: Harry Potter and The Order of the Pheonix
Review: I enjoyed the 5th Harry Potter. It was much darker than all of the other books in the series which gave it a new twist on all of the characters. I think that I liked the 4th one better just because of the series of events that occured. I really did enjoy the book because it had such a great storyline. The only thing I didn't particurlary care for is the negative connotation of Harry Potter throught out the novel. He had a negative attitude and everyone seemed to think badly about him. He wasn't a happy character this novel, which under the circumstances i guess is understandable. Overall, i truly enjoyed reading this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole novel
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Summary: Thrilling read!
Review: You get your money's worth with this one and it's engaging throughout. If you enjoy this book, I also suggest reading Rugged Knuckles and Painful Chuckles by Thomas Maul, though it's more humorous than fantastic.
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Summary: The Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter Series
Review: This book is simply put, the Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter series. It leaves you in a situation where you know it's just going to get worse before it gets better. As usual, J.K. Rowling is an amazing author and her talents shine in this book. I've read and re-read the entire series four or five times now and I must admit, every time I notice something new. Rowling includes frequent subtleties that forshadow at things or characters you won't read about until two or three books later. Her work is incredible and it keeps me hooked. All I have to say now is hurry up with the next one!!!
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Summary: Best Ever!
Review: I thought that The Goblet of Fire was the best book ever, until Order of the Phoenix.From beggining to end you can't stop reading.I think it is a very complete book and it was worth the wait, ... I can`t wait for the next book and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie!
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Summary: Harry Potter 5- rushed?
Review: Myself like so many Americans have been bewitched by the Potter series. And to be quite honest Harry Potter 5 was a bit of a let down. I felt that Rowling rambled throughout the majority of the book. Wait dont hurt me yet. The book had some superb chapters and at certain points it was hard to put the book down. I was, however, disturbed that the climax seemed to be greatly lacking in quality especially for an 870 something page book. The scene with Voldemort lasted what? about 3 pages? Plus the supposed "big chapter" following the scene with Voldemort upset me too. As if we didnt already now that in the end that either Harry or Voldemort would die. I mean come on! I'm trying not to comment on the story itself but more on the overall plot. Obviously if your a Potter fanatic I implore you to go out and BORROW it from one of the millions who have it. So- my overall critique? I give it 3 stars- to me it simply didnt have the same charisma and thrills as its other books. The book just seemed to lose my attention
Anyway thats my take on it- but if curiousity has gotten the better of you- go out and read it and make your own judgements
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Summary: Harry Potter ROCKS!
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! WOW! One of the best book that was ever published! can never say enough about the Harry Potter series, but Order of the Phoenix left me speechless! There was so much excitement and adventure in it!!It has that raw humor that J.K. Rowling has put in all the books! The chapters when Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville, and Luna are filled with exciting action it just seems that the book pulls you in and your watching at the sidelines! I can't wait for Harry Potter 6 to come out!
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Summary: A Must for Any Potter Fan!
Review: I admit, I'm one of those moms who loves Harry Potter and his adventures. I got hooked on it from the first book on tape, read by the truly amazing Jim Dale. I've listened to every book since then on tape. I have to admit, I was disappointed when he wasn't in the first two movies - I do hope they put him in one of the future ones! This book is much longer than previous ones and I was almost afraid to get to the end. The characters are memorable, as usual, especially the new ones (some of whom are especially nasty). I don't want to give anything away to those who haven't read or heard the book yet, but hang on until the end - it's well worth the "trip."
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Summary: Potter's in for a wild ride in the best one yet
Review: In J.K. Rowling's 5th Harry Potter book Harry has to go through many more exciting, thrilling, and dangerous tasks. Those of which include a new quidditch team including his best friend Ron Weasley and his sister Ginny once Harry and Fred and George Weasley get kicked off the team. Harry must also face the new Defense Against The Dark Arts teaher/The Hogwarts High Inquisitor/the new headmaster of Hogwarts, Doleres Jane Umbridge and her inquisitorial squad. on top of that Harry and Hermionie must take care of Hagrids half brother a short fused giant by the name of GRAWP. But most likley the biggest thing in this book along with Harry and Dumbledore being riddiculed by The Daily Prophet wizarding newspaper, Harry having dreams about long dark hallways and being a snake in that hallway and bitting people, and Sirius his Godfather dying is the return of Tom Marvalo Riddle or the new name he chose for himslf LORD VOLDEMORT which if you mix around the letters in his real name will spell I Am Lord Voldemort. With all this action, suspense, and drama this book defnitley kept me up all night wanting more, and even though the next book might not come out for a few years now I surley will be on the edge of my seat waiting for it.
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Summary: Since Dune, Only One Series Has Been so Complexly Crafted...
Review: ...And, that series would undoubtedly be Harry Potter. Yes, it may be difficult to imagine that a supposed children's series would actually measure up to the complexity of Dune. But believe me, what Frank Herbert did for politics, character developement, and plot in a world 10,000 years in the future; J.K. Rowling does equally in her parallel wizarding world. Just like in Herbert's Dune, Rowling expresses disillusionment under the reign of a totalitarian government. Yet, each present different issues. Herbert's is a more monarchic world that tells the story of a noble house being systematically etched out through the coercive measures of Emperor Shaddam IV and the more power-hungry houses. Rowling paints a more modern government into her books. The Ministry of Magic, being more along the lines of a democracy, reflects American government and that of the Soviet Union. Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, finds himself in a situation not unlike V.I. Lenin. Fudge intends to follow the route which he feels would be most beneficial to the Wizarding community. Unfortunately, he does not know what is in the best interest of the people. He has chosen to disregard Albus Dumbledore's warnings on the imminent strike of Lord Voldemort after his rebirth in Goblet of Fire. Fudge, instead, chose to take control of the local wizarding press in order to keep wizard folk unaware of any possible threat. His intent was to retain order in a community that has only just stabilized itself after their first war against the forces of Voldemort. Like Lenin, he intends to keep the people ignorant for the sake of order. For, of course, if people knew the truth...the Wizarding World would be in a shambles (just as the soviet union, under Lenin, would have collapsed if not for the government's constant reassurance of "imaginary" success mostly circulated by the press). In addition to this, Fudge made arrangements to have one of his top officials, Dolores Umbridge, fill the vacant position at Hogwarts as Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher. A democratic government driven to administer order after the first great war, now in Order of the Phoenix, has become a totalitarian regime. This is just one of the expansive areas where J.K. Rowling has developed her story throughout the series. What makes this book so special? Well, all the complexity comes to a head in "Order of the Phoenix." But, regardless of politics, the Harry Potter series has progressed essentially into a character driven series. Each book has delivered noticeable change in Harry's aging character. But, this book gives the readers Harry's most drastic transition. He is an angry, frustrated, sexually confused, and ultimately normal adolescent. So, why is this different than any other book about teenagers? Well, the biggest difference is that Harry is so real that a reader could literally reach out and touch him! He is no longer a wide-eyed wonderboy. He is a human being with human problems. So often, while reading this book, I have forgotten that Harry is even a wizard. Isn't that what this series is about...wizards? No. It is the continuing story of a boy growing into a man while coping with the most difficult lesson that life has to offer...that of death. The Harry Potter series is no longer fantasy. It is, in fact, realism cloaked in fantasy. J.K. Rowling's mastery comes from her ability to weave realism and fantasy together into a heavily detailed storyline more engaging than most any other work of fiction written before it. Yes, it is a strong statement. But also one I am willing to make because I happen to believe it.
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Summary: Harry Potter is an A** H***
Review: This book is full of excitments from the beginning to the end. But I was disappointed at Harry Potter's character. He just tried to be an hero. He kept barking at Ron and Hermino without any reasons. Sirus Black died because of him. And he just blamed in on Dombledore hiding everything from him, and treated him as a kid. I really want to kick Harry Potter's A** after reading this book.
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