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Summary: Execelent book!
Review: At first i wasnt sure what to think. Im a Junior in highschool and when we first got it as a reading assignment the overall kiddyish apearance of the book was a major turn off. I usually dont read books too often but when i do i have a tendency to get into them (read Michael Crichton's "Sphere" in 2 days! Way too much free time...anyways). I felt kind of funny reading the first few chapters but the more i read the more i got drawn into it. Its definatly one of the best books ive read. The whole atmosphere is amazingly convayed by the way the author writes and everything falls together perfectly as the story progresses. I wouldent consider this a kiddy book. It could definatly be read by any age and still be enjoyed. Definatly 5 stars!
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Summary: An awesome book for any age!!!
Review: At first when I heard about this book I didn't want to read it... I wasn't into the fantasy/mystical type book. But after I gave it a chance and read INTO the book I realized just what I was missing. I love a book that you can imagine is actually happening... imagining that there really are wizards and witches and sports on broomsticks. It sounds like so much fun... so when you read about it it's like being a part of it. It's kind of like reading a piece of history or the newspaper. It's easy to get into. If you like a book that you can't put down and keeps you starving for more I deeply recommend this book. A good book takes you for a ride and this one will keep you wanting to stay on!!!!
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITEN!!!!
Review: At first when my teacher Mrs. Rubino interdused this book to our class I wasn't too empressed. But now I love it! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is increedable!! I know that you will love charictors like Hagrid, Ron, Professer Mogonagle,Vold...I meen, You know who! and of course Harry Potter! Want to know more? Then PICK UP THIS BOOK AND READ!!! Are you hooked?
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone
Review: At first when the Harry Potter books became popular, I didn't pay any attention to them, thinking that they were for little kids and that I wouldn't enjoy them. One of my friends read one this summer and loved it, however I still didn't think that I would be interested. When I read the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone, half out of curiosity, I absolutely loved it. This book is about the wild adventures of a young wizards first year at the school of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potter was a baby his parents died, and he was sent to live with his wicked aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon and their nasty son, Dudley. Harry was an outcast with his relatives and was treated very badly. When Harry was eleven he finally learned the truth. Harry's parents had been a witch and wizard, and Harry was a wizard also. They hadn't really died in a car accident, as he had been led to believe, but had been killed by an evil wizard, Lord Voldermort. Lord Voldermort had tried to kill Harry too, but for some reason couldn't, and after being unsuccessful had vanished. For this reason Harry was very famous in the magic world. After learning the truth, Harry went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy against his aunt and uncle's wishes. This is when the true adventure began. Hogwarts was a whole new world for Harry. There were ghosts in the halls, moving portraits, and a nasty poltergeist named Peeves that floated around. However, there was also delicious feasts in the Great Hall and the game of quidditch that Harry became the star of. Also, Harry made two best friends at Hogwarts, Ron and Hermione who helped him stand up to their enemies Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Underneath all of these things, Harry would come to find that there was a much bigger conflict, of which the outcome was if Harry lives or dies. Harry, Ron, and Hermione have to figure out who they can and cannot trust, and what the big secret is that is being hidden from the whole school. I highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages and I can't wait to read the other three.
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Summary: Somthing to learn eeven for adult
Review: At first when this book began to be ranked as high, I bought the book and read very soon. Then I thought I didn't like it much. And I read the book again to remember the story and read the sequals. This time, I got to like it so much becuase I abandoned the previous time's critical attitude and enjoy the book. There are many things to learn about even for the adults. Sacrifice, friendship, courage and love....
Many people even reading this series tells the others "this is just a children's book with fun..That's all". But, I think that kind of attitude is hasty and stupid. Be open-minded and enjoy it!
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Summary: A Worthy Hero for All Ages
Review: At first, I avoided the Harry Potter series. I figured that the childrens novels would be far too juvenile for me. However, my perspective changed when my father, a 59 year old, sang their praises. I was convinced and Harry was going to get a try.My first attempt at reading the book failed as I was going to college and the fairly long begining of the book in which Harry lives with his less than friendly relatives, the Dursleys, kept me from buying a copy to bring with me. Frankly, the Dursleys are the weakest point in the series and are what kept me from giving Harry's first adventure a five star rating. That aside, Harry is a role model and his adventure shows kids the importance of true virtues even though we all break the rules occasionally. Excellent Reading!
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Summary: From Skeptic to Fanatic.
Review: At first, I didnt want to see the movie because I thought it was a blatant rip-off of Disney's The Worst Witch, & while there were similarities, (esp. learning to fly brooms) I enjoyed it far more. The similarities dissapeared in book 2 after I'd read book one, & in truth, I don't think Rowlings ever seen Worst Witch, just coincidental. Now I notice in my own home town that Anime & Doujinshi fans like this book, mostly teens & adults read it, & that people who both like or were thouroughly bored by Lord of the Rings like Harry Potter. I dont reccomend the books for children unless your aiming to improve their reading skills & open their minds to more mature things like distraught families & life threats, either way it's all in fun. You wont learn any witchcraft, but it will improve your Latin^.^
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Summary: Wow!
Review: At first, I read the first 4 chapters and had no interest what so ever. At LAST I read it and thought it was the best book I have ever read. The movie matches the book by 80% which for a movie is pretty awesome! The book is about a dirty, unhappy, depressed kid called harry living in a storage place under a creepy, crawling, and ugly staircase. He finds a rather chubby guy named Hagrid who sends him to hogwarts with some supplies hoping he'll become a Wizard like his parents who died from an evil guy named Voldremat. Harry is living wild in this awesome book for all ages.
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Summary: What a surprise!
Review: At first, I really didn't know what to expect from a book this hyped up. I saw all the reviews saying what a great book this is, yet I still doubted it, I think I felt this way due to the hype that it recieved from all the people on the news...etc. Finally, one day I just decided to read it. Oh boy am I glad I read this. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is just a success. At the beginning of the story, I doubted the story thinking about all the magic and how fairy-tails always made me sick, but I'll tell you now, by the middle of the book, the books overall story and conecept had sucked me in, leaving me wanting more. I gave this book 5 stars because of the whole development of the story. The characters in the beginning first are not good friends, but as you read it, you can start to see a development in friendships with Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter himself. The three begin getting into some trouble together, and end up becoming best friends. The danger that they get into is essential for the character development because the three end up learning more about eachother. The different events just made me more interested. I was really excited about the Cloak Of Invisibility, and the fact that the book had an unexpected surprise at the end. J.K. Rowling really did a great job using her raw talent to write such a magical masterpiece. Her choice in words was very surprising, since I expected more of a book for the younger age group. I really like this book because it really kept me wondering what would happen next. It also never got boring. The only real flaw that I see in the book is that the main "bad guy" is more of a in-human kind of thing. I was really kind of hoping for something a little bit more human since I'm not really into the whole monster bad guy kind of thing. Other then that, the story was very interesting and I think this book is a great example of J.K. Rowlings awesome talent, and to tell you the truth, if I could give this story a ten, I would, my suggestion to all the people that haven't read this book, go to your local book store and buy this book, I promise you will be surprised as much as I was.
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Summary: Obessed from O to D.
Review: At first, I thought Harry Potter was just one of those lame childrens book that people write to make money.... It all started when my sister, Anne(9) left her copy of Harry Potter, on the table, I said,"What the heck, I'm bored." So I read the back of it and it did sound pretty good so I went ahead and read the first chapter. Boy, did that got me hooked. When I started, I could NOT stop. I mean, literally. My eyes were like glued to the book. I didn't want to leave it incase I missed anything, and ****, I was even on the floor of my kitchen. After that book, I panicked and started going to the store looking for the sequel. I just kept on reading, in the way back home, between classes, and even in the bathtub. Obsessed was what my sisters called me, and they were right. The reason why I was obsessed because I hated reality. I mean, I know you can't escape it, but when I started it, I know that no one can take that away from me. When I was 9, every little detail(whats troubling me, how I feel, and etc..) of what you're surpose to ask your parents, they were never there for me because of work. So I poored it all in books. Whenever I got in a fit, I would say to myself, what would _______ do? And I'd do it. Good and evil was how I used to judge people. Now, I'm more open to how I feel. Sometimes, if I feel like laughing when I'm on a thin rope I would go back to, 'what would Harry/Hermoine/(Ron) do if they were in this kind of mess?' What I'm saying is that if you read this book, its would totally change your way of seeing things. Don't go for my word, there are plenty of people who would say it. I'd this book a million stars if we're aloud. One more thing, "This book has got to be the damn best book I've ever read!"
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