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Summary: Harry Potter
Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an exciting, fast-paced book. I suggest the 4th Harry Potter book to anyone who is looking for an adventure and an intresting book. Like the other Harry Potter books pre-dating it, it is an exciting and adventurous book to all young readers, and even some older ones as well. I would suggest you read the previous Harry Potter books, The Sorcerers Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, and The Prisoner of Azkaban, to catch up on this thisworld famous story of a fictional boy andhis life. In conclusion, I believe that any one looking for a good book should read this magical tale captivating readers of all ages
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Summary: Harry potter #4
Review: Personaly I think it is a great book. The books just seem to get better and better every time. If you haven't read any of them yet i suggest you do.
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Summary: Copy of Narnia stories
Review: These Harry books are nice, funny - dark too, but as you deg deeper into the material, you always see some light and delight too.One of the things that disturb me is, that few people mention how close these books are to the seven Narnia-stories as written by C.S.Lewis. These were written for children too - but in the same way, even more appreciated as people grow older. C.S.Lewis was a christian (explicitly) - however, in his Narnia stories nothing christian is mentioned directly - nor do you find "cheap" signs as to christian values. At a first glance you get beauty and ugly, light and darkness (yes, witches and all kinds of figures too), and 4 children - or only 2 of them in some of the books - who grew up and learn incredible things. But in many things, Harry Potter reminds exactly of all that - except that C.S.Lewis wasn't influenced by the stupidity of today's Pokemon-stuff. J.K.Rowling is, in some way.
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Summary: A journey to another world, or is it?
Review: During the first week of my first grade, I fell sick. I had to remain at home for over three weeks. I was very sad, because I didn't want to be left alone while all the other kids were making their first contact with the school and its numerous secrets I had heard so much about (teachers, homework- yes, I was a very naive young boy). Wishing to cheer me up, my mother decided to read me The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, the first of the Narnia series. This was one of my first contacts with fairy tales. Each morning, I woke up, looking forward to hearing the adventures of Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund in the magical land of Narnia. I still remember the introduction of the book written by C.S. Lewis. It said: "Dear Lucy, I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result, you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it is printed and bound you will be older still. But some day, you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again. You can then take it down from some upper shelf, dust it and tell me what you think of it". I didn't understand it then, but it seems so crystal clear to me today. When I first heard about the huge "wave" caused by Harry Potter series, I didn't pay much attention to it. True, I heard that children and adults all over the world were crazy about the little nerdish like boy and his friends, but I remained too deaf to hear. I couldn't understand how older people could be so fond of this Harry Potter guy? Although I'm an avid reader myself, I decided to ignore the critics and to stick to my "serious" reading, which usually revolves around historical books, biographies or mystery novels. Then, during my recent trip to New York, as I was walking along the snowy streets, I came by a second-hand bookshop. I entered (I couldn't resist such a temptation). I was perusing various books when I came by Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". Let's give it a shot, I told to myself. I bought it, and I ADORED IT! Indeed, to my surprise, it turned out to be one of the best books I've read this year. It has it all: adventure, mystery, friendship, courage and betray. J.K Rowling managed to bring the fairy tale to our own world. While C.S. Lewis introduced us to the magical land of Narnia, Rowling enables us to examine our familiar surroundings through a magical gaze. All the matters that we have to cope with in our everyday life, as children and later as adults, can be found in Rowling's books: on the one hand, love, friendship, hope and courage, and on the other, hatred, racism, discrimination and death. Rowling has got a tremendous gift for combining human emotions, fears and triumphs with supernatural, flying brooms and wands. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is a funny, imaginative, impressive and a moving story. You definitely don't have to be a kid to enjoy this book (I'm almost 23 years old, an adult according to some, a child according to others- yes, I'm referring to you, mum). It brings out the good within each one of us. I look forward to reading the rest of Rowling's books. Keep on the good job!
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Summary: Much-needed warping for young minds
Review: This book has some fantastic subversive themes running through it. I enjoyed the three novels that preceded Goblet of Fire, but while reading this one, I just kept chuckling to myself as I realized that millions of dynamic young minds are absorbing the lessons in this book. As kids read and re-read this delightful story they learn to distrust sensationalist news media (Rita Skeeter) as well as people in authority (Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge) who willingly turn a blind eye to the unpopular truths that threaten their positions, ally themselves with malevolent forces (the Dementors) when convenient, and intentionally whip up public hysteria and prejudice to marginalize minority groups (giants and half-giants). Much thanks to J.K. Rowlings for working all of these lessons in conscious autonomy into such an engaging and entertaining narrative.
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Summary: A cracking novel; good escapist fun
Review: JK Rowling's writing is changing, and it's for the better. "Goblet of Fire" is much longer than any of the preceding three books, and written at a much more sophisticated level. The editing is tighter, the focus more detailed and the pace faster. Still, the writing remains accessible to kids, as it is simple, economical and visual. Rowling's imagination is first-rate, literally conjuring up all sorts of magical creatures and aptly-named people (each with their own personality). She also creates some delightful plays on words, particularly in her use of Latin morsels of words for spell names. "Goblet of Fire" is not just longer than previous instalments but is more serious (dealing with themes of love, death, friendship and betrayal), darker (with more liberal and graphic violence, particularly towards the end), and sinister (evil on the upsurge; no simple "good wins" ending). It is much like the "Empire Strikes Back", a darker, more intricate and more severe part of the series that fills out the backstory and provides many new plot twists. The next few books promise much.
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Summary: evan's awsome review
Review: By far the best of the four Harry Potter books.A thrilling, chilling, exciting, and keep you up all night reading it kind of book. It is one of the best books I have ever read. In some books you are able to predict what will happend next. If you like those kinds of books then DO NOT read this book. It will keap you wondering what happends next all night that is why it's so hard to put down. I can't wait for the fifth book and the rest to come.
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Summary: A Delightful Character, a Compelling Story
Review: I resisted the Harry Potter phenomenon and then finally gave in out of sheer curiosity. The series of books has renewed my faith in kids and their appetite for good storytelling. Harry Potter is a likeable character. Despite rather dire circumstances, he doesn't mope and feel sorry for himself. A rather desirable role model for kids. The magical world woven by the author is imaginative and utterly compelling. This book is long, and almost feels like two stories - Harry's summer and adventure at the Quiddich match before school starts and then his adventure at school and competing in the great contest. But it does hold together despite its length and leaves you eager for Book #5. Bring it on!
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Summary: Harry Potter, not a series for kids but a series for all!
Review: Harry Potter has taken the world by storm. With its excellent story line, its in-depth, sometimes amusing characters, and other elements of the story make this the best book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I do not believe this is a book for children but it is a book for all. I have many friends and relatives reading this book who are well older than me. They have enjoyed it just as much as me and are eagerly anticipating the next installment of this fantastic book. In the meantime, I have ordered the "Harry Potter Schoolbooks: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" from this very site (Amazon) to hold me over until Book 5 which will be called "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". I give this series 2 million, 473 thousand, 5 hundred and 32 stars.
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Summary: Brian Anderson gives it 2 thumbs up.
Review: This was, by far, the best out of the four. I am, for one year, studing abroad in china. I'm not sure if the 5th one's come out yet, but of the first four, this exceded all expectations i held for it. I am 13, and just reccently started reading in large quantities; this was the book that really got me started. I was very happy to hear that this book was going to be a long one, little did i know, for at the end of all three of the others, i was left wanting more. 734 pages! I haven't seen the book in 6 months; it's still in Akron, ohio, on my bedside table, and i remember the page numberof that book, not only because it's a fairly easy number to remember, but because i find myself, decussing harry potter facts with my english teacher, that i remember loads of facts from this book, and i believe that's because everything in that book was amazingly interesting. I found myself, in my last days in america, staying in my room, for hours at a time, reading the stories of harry and his friends. Most of all, i would have to say i liked the way that every single event 'kept me on my toes'. ... Everything within this story was interesting; not in a think it's interesting and forget about it 5 minutes later kind of interesting, but in a kind of interesting where you actually set the book down (how ever hard that is to do), and think about that event by itself, for however long you what, for know one could ever get tired of thinking of the events. I liked how the different charactors from different cultures interacted with each other, whether in helping one another, or ploting against each other with all their strength. These ar emy reasons for giving this book 4stars.
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