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Summary: More fun from the Mistress of Misdirection
Review: After the first two books, it is obvious that Rowlings understands how to come up with good plot twists. The fact that she can still do it even when the reader is more alert to her style shows some real skill.The amazing thing is the amount of depth she gives her characters. Sure, there are villains, but other characters have shades of gray that are refreshing. Snape may have a foul disposition, but he usually is on the right side. Malfoy may be stuck-up and minorly malicious, but there are questions about how far he would actually go. It makes me wonder about some of the good guys, too. If Snape is not a true bad guy (or is he?), could it be that Dumbledore is not a true good guy? Future volumes may tell. For now, I have one volume to go (the biggest!), and I am looking forward to what new intrigues may occur in Hogwarts and beyond.
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Summary: Best of the three
Review: After the first two Harry Potter books I really got hooked to the series. The story about a high secrurity prisoner who escapes from the maximum security prison of Azkaban to kill 13 year old Harry Potter whoms parents he already betrayed is great. The books remains suspneful and fun to read until the end where there is an unsuspected twist. This is the type of book where there is not a single part that you would rather skip over. This is the best book I have ever read and I highly recomended to anyone from 10-99. This is a must read.
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Summary: Third time is a charm!
Review: After the VERY slight disappointment of the previous installment, I approached this (thicker) volume with a neutral bias.
They say third time is a charm. The established formula of the school year kicks off from the very start and brings us back to the familiar world of Hogwarts. In this third adventure the stakes go much higher than they ever have before.
Once again Harry, Ron and Hermione are faced with danger and mystery. Every encounter stretches their resources of courage, grace and kindness; when they overcome the challenges they always reflect and share their newly acquired wisdom and experiences. I find myself cheering them on, and anxiously watching as they grow and mature into adults. I find the blossoming romances, even at this very early stage, charming to observe. :-)
This is perhaps why in the third series I began to fully appreciate what a fantastic job Rowling has done in bringing the children to the age of 13. The book itself has increased in maturity, depth and scope, almost as though the series is maturing with the children.
In the Prisoner of Azkaban, we are introduced to the nightmarish
details of the past wars between good and evil in a very real way. Those great events, whose consequences continue to echo through Harry's world, are presented in a real and palpable manner. Again and again, the focus returns to his lost parents, and the great deeds and misdeeds that were committed then.
Prior beasts and creatures only gave a hint at the horror and terror that the magical world contains. Now Dementors are the ultimate manifestation of death and despair, and their introduction here pits Harry against his own great enemy, his internal fear and weaknesses. Facing these beings of darkness and horror forced Harry to reach heights of skill and courage he had only dreamed about before.
The revelation of the identity of the Prisoner of Azkaban is a
watershed event. It brings forward to Harry the realization that his world will only get more challenging and foreboding, and it is encouraging to see him rise above his own fears and once again perform noble deeds befitting his name and honor. His nemesis, whom he faced in the previous two books, now hovers in the background like a deathly fog, but does not appear to confront him just yet. As fans we know such a meeting is inevitable.
Rowling continues to amaze me with the flood of imaginative magical elements. The world she creates becomes even richer and more wondrous in this third element. From prisons where one's own soul diminishes and fades to the manipulation of time itself, she continues to enthrall.
A very satisfying third installment, this book picks up a heady rush forward of the initial book and throws out ample rope for the next! I can now begin to see the superstructure story line that Rowling had imagined and was painstakingly painting for her fans. Element by element, the fresco is being built.
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Summary: And Again
Review: Again harry is back and rocks the house. this book introduces a new character and a whole nother piece of scenery. amazing book.
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Summary: Delightful! I foresee a third movie!
Review: Again the book began with Harry at the Dursley family home. Summer was almost over and his third year at the school known as Hogwarts was beginning. The locals, both humans and wizards, were terrified. An infamous prisoner named Sirius Black had escaped the dreaded fortress known as Azkaban. Black was said to be the heir apparent to Lord Voldemort. All knew that Sirius Black had killed thirteen people on a street with one curse and had told Voldemort where to find Harry's parents so they could be murdered. The Azkaban guards heard Black mutter in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts ... he's at Hogwarts." Teachers and ghosts patrolled the school constantly every night. Harry was not permitted anywhere, in or out of the school building, alone. He was escorted almost everywhere! Worst of all, Dumbledore had to agree that the Dementors of Azkaban be allowed to guard every entrance and exit of the school. The dementors were the guards at the prison forteress. They wore dark robes always! No one could see their faces. Only boney hands and darkness under the hoods. The lived off sorrow, seeming to suck happiness right out of the air. They made perfect prison guards. The prisoners often went mad. With all the horrors in Harry's past, the approach of a dementor made him collapse. Of course, Draco Malfoy was at school again and caused Harry hard times. This year Malfoy was also targeting Hagrid, the grounds keeper, who now taught the class Care Of Magical Creatures. Out of spite and meanness, Malfoy was using his rich father's high connections to have one of Hagrid's creatures executed! Another winner by author J.K. Rowling! I did not believe it to be as great as the second book, but it is still worth the full five stars in reviews. Rowling seems to have a vivid imagination that keeps readers astounded with every book. Gaps in Harry's background are filled in. Though still not all clear, readers understand much more as Harry learns more and more the truth of his past. Be warned! I believe some scenes in this novel to be more intense than in the first two. I still highly recommend it for all though!
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Summary: Anthony Michaels review for "Harry Potter - Book 3"
Review: AGAIN, J.K. Rowling had managed to bring joy to faces of both kids and adults all over the country. With "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone", she introduced the main CHARACTERS of the series. In "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", she went to a darker and more SINISTER plot - with great new characters. Now, with "Harry Potter and the Prisonar of Azkaban", she has once again, spread both TERROR and magic throughout the entire world. This book, as good as any of the others, is worth your time. In fact, grab the book and start reading right now (unless your in the middle of another). If you don't have one, GET one! This book is the third installment to the MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER! ALSO BY J.K. ROWLING
Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: Again, Jim Dale delights with his performance of another Harry Potter book. I'd chose these wonderful sound recordings over the movies any day! Jim Dale is truly an amazing actor. He brings these characters alive in a way that Chris Columbus's movie, although good, failed to do! A must for Harry fans of all ages.
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Summary: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN CAPS 'EM ALL!!!
Review: Ah, where to begin with Harry Potter? By now everyone knows the story. I'd find it somewhat astounding if you have not heard of this kid. Harry is the son of Lily and James Potter who happened to be a witch and wizard. Harry is one year old when the most feared Dark Wizard of the century, Lord Voldemort, arrives at the Potter's residence. Harry's parents are murdered by Voldemort before Voldemort comes upon Harry. As Voldemort performs the curse on Harry, the same one that just killed Lily and James, Harry is marked with a lightning shaped scar on his forehead and Voldemort is reduced to something not quite dead, but quite close to that. Harry is taken to his Aunt and Uncle's house and he grows up with thme for ten years, never knowing about Voldemort, his parents true death, or that he himself is a wizard. This is all revealed in Book 1. In Book 2, just as mysteries of the first book are settled, new ones are brought to life. Book 2 is my least favorite of all the books so far. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, however, is my favorite. I like the way the story progresses in this book better than the others. And I like how everything is just sort of different. Gryffindor loses at Quidditch and so on. By the way, I may reveal some things to you people who haven't read this, but most of it uses words from the books so if you haven't read any of them, these little revelations won't make any sense to you anyway. Shame on you for not reading these too!! I also am happier that Harry meets someone besides Lord Voldemort at the end. The characters are more developed by now, too making for more intersting writing. It's a terrific novel for kids and adults. (I'm 15 and still can't wait for #5!) More twists, more fun, more magic and more of Harry Potter!! It's all in this book. J.K Rowling (to clear this up it is pronounced Roe-ling as in Rolling Stones, not Ru-owling which sounds like some deranged feline noise) has inspired me so much that I finally started writing a sci-fi novel. Her own story would make a great book (already has s'matter of face) and you'll love this series!!
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Summary: exquisite
Review: Ahhh,the Harry Potter's third years at hogwart. With the books in all five continents and the movie that was release last year,I'd be surprise if you have not yet heard of the word HARRY POTTER. What can I say about this and other Harry Potter noval? EXQUISITE. This time, J.K. Rowling put the REAL beauty of the Harry Potter into this (and the fourth)novel. This time, the plotline turn darker and there are more emotional feelings in this book.As usual, J.K.Rowling , as usual, give us a twisting plotline (which keep me thinking what is the villian) and create a world full of imagination. As Harry mature, he is starting to think more like a adult and will starting to get more emotional, so some contents might not suit for children under 9. Finally to all people against harry Potter,Harry Potter books are not evil, they do not promote evil, they do not affirm evil, they do not glorfy evil. On the contrary, they glorify self-sacrifice, dedication and honesty to friends, honesty in the face of evil, courage in the face of evil, and most importantly, these books show our children (and adults) how to face our fears with bravery, even while our knees are knocking and we wish drastically we didn't have to face it. We can learn a lot from little Harry Potter, and I find it a shame that so-called Christians have decided to wage some kind of bizarre illiterate crusade against Harry Potter books.
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Summary: The Best So Far
Review: Alex. Yeah,Yeah. Can you read my mind? Most people say the 4th is their favorite. I don't agree. J.K.'s best is a magic,fantastic,mystery called Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Sirius Black has killed...people in just 1 curse...or has he? Find the actual discovery in "Tremendous Three."
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