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Summary: Good but ...
Review: This was a really good book except I think Rowlings elongated some scenes which made the book feel tiresome at some point. Her writing style is a bit different from before which is ok but I still prefer her writing style before. Still a great book, Great PLOT.
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Summary: Nothing to say but WOW!
Review: I bought the book Friday night at midnight and I read it all night! Couldn't go to sleep! I did nothing the entire weekend but read Harry Potter! I read it in 2 days and it was worth not eating and not sleeping! I thought it would be darker but still, I was hooked from the first page to the last!
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Summary: Very good, and not for children only
Review: While not quite as good (IMO) as Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix is an excellant book. The "object of desire" is a little bit of a "so what" thing, but the story moves along well and keeps one entertained. Harry is growing up and is starting to discover things other than Quidditch, and he is in sort of a foul mood in much of the story.JK Rowling is sort of cruel with the reader with her "a major character dies" comment and how she plays with that theme (OK, I am trying to be very careful in wording so I don't give anything away). All in all, very good for both children (like my 12 year old daughter who loves it) and adults (like me - I paid for it, I got to read it first )
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Through most of this book, I could not put the book down. I enjoyed watching Harry grow up a little bit as he continued in his journey to fulfilling his destiny. Even if he spent the first half of it being a big jerk to nearly everybody he (and we) cared about. But, it was a good reminder that, yes, he is human. And a teenager.It was also nice to see some questions finally answered... and I eagerly await the next edition as the war continues between him and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. The only reasons I knocked it shy of 5 stars was that I didn't think this was the best of the series. Book 4 (or at least the second half of it) was a lot better. Also, there were a lot of errors in the book, but that probably occured because of the great lengths JK Rowling took in keeping the story a secret. Though I should consider giving her back that star for how well she DID keep it a secret (I was surprised that I hadn't found an illegal copy of it on the Internet before release date). There were also a few bits of the book that seemed to drag for some unimportant reasons, which might have more relevancy in future books for all I know. If it were an option, this book would really deserve 4.49 stars, but I rounded it off. One thing I did notice while reading this book, it did remind me of Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. The many similarities between these two books are astounding. D.A. could easily have stood for Dragon Army. Looking forward to Harry Potter 6!
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Summary: Oh Dear God, Didn't know a book could be this good!
Review: Let me just first say that this is the greatest book that I have ever read in my entire life, and believe me, I've read many classics as well as other books. This is truly a masterpiece of work and one that keeps people reading an 870 so they finish it in 4 days. It's truly amazing.
The story sets off at an unbelievable event that literally stops you from putting down the book. It continues as such for the next few chapters with mind blowing event after mind blowing event. Things occur that you don't understand (but you will later) and that you are compeled to find out as soon as you can.
As you book progresses it makes you think if the story will alter a tremendous amount from its' predacessors. Things happen in the installment that make you cringe, say quietly to yourself, "Oh my God," countless times, and make you even cry. As most of you have undoubtebly learned, a death takes place that is both shocking and amazing. You never would have expected it.
Also, practically ever character that appeared in the previous novels returns in this one. Everyone from Lockhart to MacNair, the Death Eater/Executioner.
This is a much darker book as well. Voldemort returns, many Death Eaters do damage and things are just more violent here. Torture and killings and curses that make you cringe as you read only heighten the thrill of reading this book.
All in all, as you can see from this review, the book is a masterpiece and should be read over and over by all people. This piece of literature will certainly go down in history and will still be rememebered hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years later.
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Summary: JK rowling has ...
Review: ...the book starts kind of slow with a lot of character development. But it really picks up and the last half of the book flies by leaving you wanting more as always. I can't wait for the next one. I read the book in three days and couldn't put it down. Rowlings ability to create an immersive experience is amazing.
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Summary: A rewarding read
Review: This 870-page beast delivers the goods. After so much anticipation and buildup, it would have been easy for the book to disappoint, but it's an absorbing read. It answers many questions raised in the first four books, but leaves others unanswered and raises yet more. I continue to be amazed at the level of detail and intricacy Rowling builds into her stories. That hasn't diminished in this book. The tone of volume five is far, far darker than any of the other books. Those expecting a neat, clear resolution at the end of the book will find themselves either surprised or disappointed. We meet a few new characters, some likable, some decidedly not. Some existing characters are also fleshed out and developed, and of course, we lose one of our main characters. (Did you actually think I was going to tell you who?) The death of that character was one of the few disappointments I found in the book. It happens so quickly and ambiguously that I didn't find myself reacting to it emotionally much at all. It was more a thought of "Huh? What was that? Is ___________ really dead or what?" I finished the book in less than 2 days (I should like to re-read it more slowly and see how I feel about the above-mentioned death then) and already am looking forward to the sixth book. This one isn't perfect, but I'm giving it 5 stars because it is a well-written, engaging story that moves Harry deeper into the conflict while drawing you in too.
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Summary: Great but not the best.
Review: This book is describe as all the others, simply amazing. Some people may disagree with me but I absolutely love the book although it is not the best. The best book in the serious I will say has to be #4 Goblet of fire. Order of the Phoenix is more of a setup for the next 2. This book is more plot driven then action driven I would say, unlike it's predecessor Goblet of fire which was more action driven. This book has many surprises in it, just some random things that you never expect to happen. So many things happen in the book that just leave you thinking how unfair, unless you hate the character harry potter then you will be happy. The title of this book is very bad, and is prolly one of the worst names Rowling could have given it. Even "Harry Potter 5" is a better name. You will understand once you have read it. Some characters act so stupid that if they listened and communicated more to other characters half of the bad things that happen wouldn't. I will say that this book is very well written and has a different feel than the other 4. There is quite a bit of hormonal rage in this book and I expect more to come. Any fan of the series should definetly pick this up and read it. It is the longest of the series at 870 pages. It may be long but is well worth it. Overall it deserves a 10/10 just like the other 4.
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Summary: I was on the edge of my broomstick....
Review: Harry is a typical, moody, dark teenager (I know, I have one at home!) He is wrestling with the pressures of school (O.W.L.S.), figuring out girls and of course, the return of the Dark Lord. It did have some lighter moments, thanks to the Weasley twins. The book did get a bit wordy and I was disappointed with the ending; Rowling's writing raised more questions than answers. However, it was a great read and it's fun to follow the main characters as they grow into adulthood.
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Summary: Wonderful book BUT....
Review: I can't say that I am a very religious person but certain things struck me about this book....if J.K. Rowling was going for a subtle approach it didnt work too well...I'm sure I didn't catch every thing but 2 things stuck out in this book that disturbed me a little 1. on page 139 of the hardcover edition on the third line we come across Dumbledore's entire name although most have and will just read right through it my eyes caught his third name; Wulfric quite an odd name, yes, but look at it again, i personally see another name (minus one letter of course) that isnt so unusual. lets play a letter mixing game and find it... for those of you who havent seen it doest that name bear striking resemelance to the name Lucifer? of course to not be to obvious the W took place in what normally would be an R, a little too unsubtle if you ask me. 2. ok, there is a world of numbers out there to choose from but, if you look on page 125 on the last and second to last row the numbers used to dial into the ministry of magic were chosen quite unrandomly i believe they are as follows 6-2-4-4-2, of course if you do the math you will realize that they all equal 6, as a matter of fact its 6 three times, talk about coincidence huh?
but other than those disturbing thoughts the book was actually amazingly good, i, myself could not put it down as it took me 2 days to finish the 870 pages that were well worth my time...i guess i have to wait a while for the next one huh?
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