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Summary: Darkness and teenage angst
Review: I read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix having enjoyed the last four in the series. I enjoyed this book as well. This book takes place (of course) in Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts School of Wizardry. He is now 15 years old and is maturing as a wizard and as a person. Ms. Rowling realistically portrays Harry's maturing process, his self examination and the pain inherent in growing up. Harry must face embarrassment, ridicule and disillusionment with one's heroes (he finds out that both his father and Dumbledore are/were fallible human beings). Harry and his friends deal with the normal problems of secondary school: crushing homework, impossible exams, unfair teachers while at the same time they face the return of Lord Voldemort and the increasingly shrill and harsh regime of the Ministry of Magic, whose leaders refuse to believe that Lord Voldemort has returned. J.K. Rowling continues her masterful story telling using her steady, readable prose and by weaving tidbits of seeming irrelevance into the fabric of her plot line, revealing each as an important clue into later occurrences. It is a very well written book which conforms to Ms. Rowling's now familiar writing formula. Parents should be warned. This is not a book for small children. I would not let my eight-year-old read it until she could understand some of the more subtle, dark themes. Continuous trife, the threat of violence and death are much more frequent in this book than in the previous Potter books. Also, teenage (ok, maybe pre-teen) issues of romance, guilt, self doubt and self-discovery are on a more mature level than before. Ms. Rowling reveals a teenager in The Order of the Phoenix. Like most people, Harry Potter is harder to live with as a teen than he was as a child. He is self-absorbed, prone to moodiness, sulleness and to depression. He throws temper tantrums at regular intervals and lashes out at friends, teachers and parental figures alike. In the end, Harry Potter and Ms. Rowling's book remain sympathetic and likable, if more complex and three dimensional than before. A great read.
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Summary: Every page is worth reading
Review: I bought Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and read it in a day. I must say thst J.K. has gone beyond my wildest expectations.
Harry's fifth year at Hoqwarts begins with him almost getting expelled and learning about the Order of the Phoenix. Back at school many people don't believe Voldemort is back (because the Ministry does not believe it) and Harry has to deal with Snape, a new and horrible Defense Against the Dark Arts theacher, Cho, getting banned from Qudditch and most important some very weird dreams about a door.In the end the story gives us many surprises and Dumblomdore reveals information that will change Harry's life forever.
In this book I as a teenager could identify more with Harry and his emotions.
Every Harry Potter fan would love this book and Harry new adventure. The only thing I didn't like was the death of my favorite character. I cried like a baby when that character died and I still cannot believe J.K. killed that person....
I definetly recommend this book and assure you it is worth every penny.
Last but not least I would like to honor the memory of that character which has died, I will always remeber that person... P.S. It seems to me that killing that characther was heartless of J.K. Rowling.
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Summary: Sweet
Review: This is by far the best book in the series. I think people of all age will enjoy this book. Harry rocks!
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Summary: I'm lost for words!
Review: I cannot believe that a book could touch one's heart in such a way. This amazing piece of literature was just as good as the previous four in the series; if not even better. The ending, however, tore me apart. I won't give anything away, but it was truly tragic. The characters' personalities became even more real, and as you read, they gradually become a part of you. I have never felt so distraught as the ending approached. When I realized that I was upon the last page, I started to kick myself; thinking 'I should have slowed down, and savoured the each page'. It was wonderful, but now I am wondering how long I will have to wait for the sixth. Magnificent job, J.K. Rowling. It was truly a treat.
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Summary: Rowling's best yet
Review: Rowling continues to amaze me. Once again, she has outdone herself. I, like many others, was afraid that it would be impossible for her to top her performance in "Goblet of Fire", but I was wrong. I came late to the Potter series, but was among the first in line to buy this one. After this installment, I'll certainly do the same for the next.
Though she's telling a tale of epic scope, she doesn't forget that it is the characters that matter most and - unlike Tolkien (though I still have great respect for his work) - every page is interesting and often important. Her accurate depiction of adults and children of all ages is, perhaps, the most compelling thing about her stories. She very, very rarely forgets that the actions of characters must make sense. She has made comments indicating that she really cares about these characters, and she manages to make us care about them, too.
She has always been good with characterization, though. What really set "Goblet of Fire" apart was the fact that we began to see should could also write an epic story. She does the same in "Order of the Phoenix." She brings to the table a fresh look at the ancient ideas of destiny, free will, and the battle between good and evil. As a longtime fan of science fiction and fantasy, I see this as a breath of fresh air. In my opinion, it's been very long in coming.
Each book - and the series as a whole - forms an intricate jigsaw puzzle, and I cannot wait to see the final picture. If you are a Potter fan, you've already bought this. If you haven't yet been hooked, start from the beginning, but don't hesitate any longer. You want to be on board for the endgame.
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Summary: Another amazing story about Harry
Review: Well, J.K. Rowling has written another riveting tale and I can't wait for the next one...unfortunately, I'll have to. As promised, the Order of the Phoenix is a bit different than the previous four. Harry has to deal with the tumultuous feelings that come with being a teenager as well the added pressures of being one of the select few who is willing to admit that Lord Voldemort has returned. The plot runs along quicky and the characters, old and new, are as entertaining as ever. Anyone who has read the first four books will no doubt read this one and enojoy it. And anyone who hasn't read the other four should pick those up in addition to this one!
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Summary: The Magic Continues
Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is my favorite book of the series. It contains more mysteries, hightened emotions, more complex relationships - everything you would expect a 15 year old boy to be going through, and more. I was riveted to every page and read the entire book in two days. I wanted to launch straight into book 6. I just hope I don't have to wait another 2 or 3 years for it!
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Summary: A more mature Harry
Review: The long-awaited 5th installment of the Harry Potter series came to my doorstep on June 21, just as Amazon promised. I read as much as I could that weekend and was able to finish up last night. While it took me longer to get into this book than the others, I was thoroughly satisfied. It follows the typical format, starting out at the Dursley's home, a year at Hogwarts and then ending in a battle, with Dumbledore explaining everything unknown to Harry, though I felt this book reads differently than the previous ones. It is much darker, the characters are angrier and experiencing emotion much more than before. The danger and confusion, especially for Harry, is heightened, and it makes for an interesting read. Longtime fans, especially the younger ones, may be put off by this, but those that are will most likely come to appreciate it. I think Rowling, in order to make a believable adolescent protagonist, HAD to write the story this way. Harry and the other 5th years have all matured a great deal since the first book and I was pleased to see the Rowling is letting them grow up. A very long book, but worth every page.
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Summary: The best yet
Review: Rowling has written the most complex and intriguing book in this series yet. Harry's coping with a major loss in his life near the end is immensely moving. I doubt anyone reading this needs any further urging to buy this book right now. Enjoy! But don't read it too fast--it'll probably be another three years before the next book!
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Review: This book was spectacular! I went out at midnight to get it and I finished at one in the morning the next day! Surely this is the greatest installment so far of the Harry Potter series and I was truly esatic with joy once I recieved it! It has so much in it! A truly riviting adventure to another world! There is so much revealed in this book and it was amazing! It's very upsetting and depressing at the end though, but I don't mind because it added so much feeling to the story! It was definately worth the long wait! Congrats J.K. Rowling!
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