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Summary: Excellent story; questionable content
Review: The latest in Rowling's series was as interesting as the first two, and the author seems to get better the more she writes. I enjoyed the work and couldn't put it down, but as an adult reader I realize that the magic in the stories isn't real. My concern with this book more so than with the previous two is that the magic in it borders on the occult. Her earlier two works were not as questionable, but as she progresses, I find myself becoming concerned about the wisdom of exposing children to these powers. Another concern is that Harry often tells "white lies" to get out of trouble and never gets caught. These two problems point out to me that the book does not present a negative enough view of evil, and I advise parents to read the book before allowing their children to do so. If they allow their children to read it, I suggest discussing the nature of the magic with them as they read the story as well as the fact that truth, as Rowling is quick to point out, is the best course of action.
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Summary: The Story grows up a bit...
Review: The level of complexity and sophistication has increased somewhat in this third book of the series. I would call Harry Potter neither complex nor sophisticated, but any increase is good. As the readership J.K. Rowling is growing older as she writes, it makes sense for her to let her books grow as well.Even with this book reaching new heights relative to its two predecessors, it's still entirely a children's novel. And it does its job commendably well. The characters and conflicts are mostly simple black and white, lending to an identifiable attribute. The hype grows as strongly and quickly as ever, but that's good. It may convince your kid to read if his or her friends are doing so. And a love for reading is what this is all about.
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Summary: The Best out of it's Series!
Review: The most interesting out of all three. Harry Potter is faced with the most out of this world situations and the ending is even better. I recommend this book for all ages.
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Summary: What a great series of books!
Review: The most purely pleasurable read I've enjoyed since A Wizard of Earthsea. How unfair though: it takes Ms. Rowling months to write each one but a mere two days for us to read them. I didn't start reading the first until all three were available but it's all downhill from here, I'm afraid. Alas for the wait, and HOORAY for Ms. Rowling!
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Summary: Better and better
Review: The most wonderful and satisfying part of JK Rowling is that each succeeding book is stronger and more well-written. This one is definitely a mature, thoughtful, and yet exciting read. I only regret that it's once again somewhat of a mystery novel.
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Summary: I wanted to put more stars, but the limit is 5!
Review: The only reason in the world to not read this is that you may die of starvation because you're too busy reading this book to eat anything. It was so cool that I missed a bunch of stuff the first time I read this because it was so good that I read it at hyperdrive speed. Out of the first three, this is possibly the coolest of them.
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Summary: Theonly thing better than reading Harry Potter...
Review: The only things better than reading Harry Potter is listening to Jim Dale's narration, and the variety of voices that bring the story to life. You will not be dissappointed. My only caveat is that the tapes will probably wear out if you listen to it as often as my family does. Next time I'm going for the CD version.
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Summary: Wonderful book with very heartfelt emotions
Review: The other two books from Mrs. Rowling were axcellent but in ThePrisoner of Azkaban Mrs. Rowling really outdid herself. I got introuble for reading those instead of reading my schoolbooks. I cant wait for her fourth book to come out. I hope and know it will be just as exciting and as wonderful as the other three.
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Summary: An outstanding plot that continually twisted and turned!
Review: The plot develops with every page you read. The characters are all so different and funny. Percy or "Bighead Boy" gives me a kick, Snape is Snape, Fred and George and their whole Marauder's Map thing was hysterical! Then there's Harry, who is definately a hero,the best seeker at Hogwarts, and the awesomest 13 year old wizard! Ron (whose jokes always crack me up) and Scabbers, and Hermione and Crookshanks. Not to mention Proffesor Lupin who was... well, I won't spoil it for you, you'll just have to read the book to find out. At the beginning of every book, I'm always annoyed with Hermione and at the end I love her! This book is appropriate for anyone who can read. My little sister, my older sister, and my mom are all reading the book and love it! But it's not just girls who adore the Harry Potter books, all the boys in my class have read it and think it's (in their words)"the coolest"! So if you haven't read it yet, READ IT!
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Summary: A Good book.
Review: The plot in Harry Potter book 3 developed not as exciting as I had hoped. The book is a good book, the writing simple but gripping, but it did't turn out to be as exciting as I hoped. I would definately not rate it 5 stars, but still the book is good, and clever. A reasonable read.
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