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Summary: These books are too wonderful for words!
Review: The Harry Potter books that I have so far read have been the most wonderful, amazing, terrific, and most descriptive and creative books that I have ever read! I'm a gigantic Sci-Fi fan, and I think these stories are even better than those of the A Wrinkle In Time series(Sorry, Ms.L'Engle!) These are the best books in the world, better than Shakespeare!! I'm certain that these books and the ones to soon come out will definitely be a
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Summary: You CAN'T Put it Down!
Review: The Harry Potter series are one of my most favorite books. I went on a week vacation that involved a lot of driving. I started with the first book and finished the vacation with the third book, having my dad buy my the next books. The "Prisoner of Azkaban" was my most favorite. My dad had to force me to stop reading the book! This is a must buy! I loved it!
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN!!!!!!!
Review: THE HARRY POTTER SERIES ARE THE BEST BOOKS EVER WRITTEN!! I HAVE READ ALL 4 BOOKS AT LEAST 5 TIMES EACH IF NOT MORE! I HAVE EVER BOOK PROBABLY MEMORIZED! I WOULD RECOMINED THIS BOOK TO ANY BODY WHO IS LOOKING FOR A GOOD ADVENTURE! I AM WAITING VERY IMPAITENTLY FOR THE NEXT BOOK (#5) AND THE MOVIE. OUT OF ALL THE BOOKS, THIS IS MY FAVE. WHAT CAN I SAY IM A HARRY POTTER FREAK!!!! GOOD WORK MS. ROWLING!
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Summary: These books are the best I'v ever read!
Review: The Harry Potter series are the best books I have ever read! I give these 5 stars because they are increadably magical. They keep you in suspense untill the very end. I have read the first one 3 times and the second one 4 times! I am only on the 6th chapter of the third one, and I can see that this one is the best yet. A must for every one, even if reading was never in your top 50 prioraties! You wont be able to put them down!
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Summary: Ay caramba
Review: The Harry Potter series becomes better defined as a whole with "Prisoner of Azkaban." While in some ways it is better written than its predecessors, it also employs some cheap tactics, disturbing elements, and character twists.Like the previous two and the following one (and presumably the three that are yet to be finished) this one opens at the Dursleys, where Harry is miserable; among the things that happen early on are reports of an escaped serial killer, Sirius Black. After blowing up his aunt, Harry escapes and makes it to Diagon Alley, where for some reason the Minister of Magic is being unusually nice to him. Upon returning to Hogwarts, Harry soon finds thst not only is Sirius Black a wizard, but a dangerous one who was responsible for the deaths of his parents. But soon he finds that not all is as it seems, with Sirius Black, Voldemort, Severus Snape, his long-dead father, and a mysterious stranger... This book is significantly more adult than "Chamber of Secrets," both in tone and content. There's literally no dampening on Harry's hatred for Sirius; it's involving a very dark, dangerous, and disturbing element into the mind of a thirteen-year-old. I don't demand that my book heroes be flawless, or even close to it, but is this the sort of mindset that one wants to see in a supposedly moral, intrinsically good person? I think not. (Oh yeah, and he deliberately disobeys Hogwarts rules -- not to save the school or his classmates, but simply because he wants to go to Hogsmeade. What a hero) One thing that parents may not like their kids to read about is the revenge element. Harry becomes somewhat obsessed with catching Black (interesting, considering he barely remembers his parents) and is described as hating him. The problem is, when certain revelations are made, this character development simply evaporates from Harry, as if the past few hundred pages had never happened. "Oh well, I was wrong, so it's all better now." And the much-hyped creativity of Rowling slips even more: the Grim is actually a little-known mythical specter of approaching death -- though, as is common in such fantasies, the more exotic Welsh name is removed in favor of the generic "Grim." And, originality-wise, the dementors are even worse. I doubt that many of the young Harry Potter readers can handle "Fellowship of the Ring," but anyone who's read it will recognize that the dementors are simply less interesting versions of the Ringwraiths. Harry's confrontation with them near the end even resembles Frodo's defiance at the Ford (in the book, not the movie). Even more noticeable is that "good" wizards utilize these disgusting creatures as prison guards. (Can you say, cruel and unusual punishment?)
And some parents may dislike the use of divination as a supposed "fantasy" magic system. And in response to claims that divination is shown as being ineffectual because of Trelawney's comical standing: Though about 95% of the time, the divination class and the floaty-faced professor are shown as ineffectual and pointless, there is also a scene where Harry glimpses the future in a crystal ball, and Trelawney lapses into a trance and makes dire predictions which are relevant to the storyline. Hardly ineffectual. And now we have the deus ex machina. Rowling employs one for each book, but "Prisoner's" is particularly clumsy. This particular DEM is usually a last-minute resort in bad science fiction; it doesn't work any better here. While the writing and (for a while) the characterizations are better in this book, there are enough irritating and disturbing influences for it to get one star maximum.
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Summary: The Prisoner of Azkaban by Silvia Ibrahim
Review: The Harry Potter series by J.K Rowiling are greatly known and equally loved among children as well as adults. However, I can't seem to say the same about the Harry Potter movies. I was greatly disappointed when leaving the Movie Theater after watching The Chamber of Secrets. Nor was I enthused to see the new trailer for the third book called The Prisoner of Azkaban releasing in theaters this June. This is why it is up to me to convince you to read the book before watching the movie or else, you might never get around reading it. I can guarantee you that you won't get the same thrill and excitement that you would get from reading the book than, if you were to watch the movie.
Despite all the popularity and mass production of Harry Potter merchandises, I consider myself loyal to its original publication. I do not usually read books from sell- out authors but J.K Rowling is an exception to my rule. That of course is my personal opinion and it should not matter or keep you away from reading it. The fact is that The Harry Potter series are great hook-on books that'll keep you to the edge of your seat until the end.
If you are worried about getting lost because you haven't read the two books that came before The Prisoner of Azkaban than, don't be. Because the only thing you should be concerned about is getting back to your mundane life after reading one paragraph of the supernatural world of Harry Potter. Besides, in each and every one J.K Rowling's books the first few pages or so are dedicated to recap or refresh your memory. Also, if there is any reference to any of the old books the reader is let known of it.
The Prisoner of Azkaban is one of my personal favorites out of all the Harry Potter books mainly because; this is the first time we are introduced to the characters Sirius Black and Professor Lupin. The character Sirius Black in the beginning of the story is an escaped convict who allegedly killed Harry's parents but it turns out that he is in fact Harry's godfather Also, Professor Lupin otherwise, known as the new Defense Against the Art teacher who is one of the four original animagi [humans able to take on animal forms] along with Sirius Black and James Potter [Harry's father].Now that I've told you three of the four original animagi then, who is the fourth and final one. Also, if Sirius Black didn't kill Harry's Parents then who did and is he Voldermort's slave? [Preferably known as he who should not be named.]
We are also introduced to the creatures called Dementors and a Hippogriff named Buckbeak. Harry is afraid of the Dementors and their effect on him because his past was so horrible. It gets to a point where one of the Dementors prepares to suck the soul out of Harry, whose patronus charm is simply not strong enough and then.... Well, I'll guess you'll have to read it and find out for yourself. Meanwhile, Buckbeak is to be executed for attacking Malfoy. However, Harry gets the chance to turn it all around but can he save Buckbeak and Sirius just in time to get back to the present time?
The reader is given the hope that Harry will no longer have to live with his awful aunt, uncle and his obese cousin known as the Dursleys. After all Sirius is his alleged godfather. Will Sirius's bad name clear in time for Harry and him to live safely together?
If you're at all curious to any of these questions then, I suggest you read the book and I guarantee you that your time will be well spent.
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Summary: An Excellent Story
Review: The Harry Potter series has rapidly become famous for being fun, engrossing, and still fairly easy to read. Prisoner of Azkaban is no exception to that at all. While trying to avoid spoiling the story for anyone, there are a few things I'd like to mention. For one, I find this story a nice demonstration that Harry Potter is both starting to grow up and gain some independence (in this book he actively escapes his hated relatives, rather than being rescued by an outside force) and also still longing for a place in the world where he fits and is loved (this is especially played out in the links this story draws back to Harry's parents). Also, on the whole, the characters offered in this book are admirable examples. The new hero characters introduced turn out to be loving, loyal, and strong enough to survive even the worst circumstances. One of the messages in this particular volume that I found pleasing was that the easy way out isn't necessarily the way to go. That loyalty and love and a sense of what's right are what you should hold on to, even though that may not make it quite so easy to live comfortably (or even to survive). These books are truly gems for readers of any age. They shouldn't at all be dismissed by those at an adult reading level, as the stories are enchanting without being written at a level that will push your limits. Yes, that makes them a poor choice for exercising those mental reading muscles, but it also makes them a good choice for a relaxing and enjoyable read.
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Summary: It was the best book I have ever read!
Review: The Harry Potter series is excellent. I read all three books in period of two weeks. J.K.Rowling is truly inspiring. I can`t wait till the fourth book comes out. I can`t say I have ever read a better book in my life. "The Prisoner of Azkaban," was my favorite. I recommend everybody, no matter what age read these books! If I could I would give it 500 stars!
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Summary: Harry Potter is a Literary Gem
Review: The Harry Potter series is extraordinary in the sense that each of the sequels is as good (or better) than the original book. 'Prisoner of Azkaban' lives up to the Harry Potter name. The books are a combination of Roald Dahl, J.R.R. Tolkien and 'Star Wars', with Hitchcock style twists thrown in. The only bad part of 'Prisoner of Azkaban' is finishing it, and coming to the depressing realization that you'll have to wait several months before the next book comes out.
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Summary: Don't judge from appreance !
Review: The Harry Potter series is like a mystery novel to make reader pursue the answer. In addition to the unexpected proceedings and conclusion, we can realize it¡¯s really dangerous to judge some from the appearance. I was so impressed by Professor Lupin. After escaping from abusing Dursleys (I was so mad at Aunt Marge. How could a human being say like that malicious things on dead parents to poor orphan? If I were there, I would have slapped her face), Harry Potter had a very short-remaining happiness and hope to live with Sirious Black. At that moment, I was happy also, but¡¦
Anyway, I am looking forward to reading the next volume so much.
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