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Summary: Wish I was at Hogwarts!
Review: I had serious doubts about how J.K. Rowling would keep up the momentum of the first three unbelievable books in this, her fourth novel. I thought I had the plot all figured out, down to the last detail but I was very wrong. I was disapointed in finding out who was the last contestant in the Triwizard tournament was, as I knew that was going to happen. You'll know what I mean when you read it. Otherwise, I am yet again amazed at the quality of plot, suspense elements and my own desire to keep this book open until the end! I literally could not put this book down.... My only problem now is having to wait for the next one!
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Summary: On a rate of 1 to 10 it deserves a twenty
Review: Rowling topped the charts with her first three books and now shes at it again! With an all new book containing a Quidditch world cup, a Triwizard Tournament, a Yule Dance with a certain girl and a whole lot of fun.
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Summary: Rowling moves on to more serious matters
Review: In this fourth installment of the Harry Potter books, the title character and his friends face new delights and new dangers as a secondary character moves into a more primary sphere. The Goblet of Fire parallels its predecessors in part by beginning with Harry's stay on Privet Drive with the Dursleys. He is rescued from this sad situation by the Weasleys who invite him, rather humorously, to the Quidditch Cup Tournament. Under duress, his uncle allows him to go. The tournament itself is a success but activities that follow afterward unleash chaos at the Ministry of Magic. Meanwhile, at Hogwarts, Harry finds that they must forsake Quidditch, as the sport of choice, in favor of the Triwizard Cup Tournament. Rowling clearly shows that Harry and his friends are maturing in their fourth year. The Triwizard Cup Tournament, especially, releases pent up resentments and a number of infatuations. Harry shows the development of a moral fiber that clearly surpasses those around him as he tries to dodge unwanted help and unwanted press in his struggle as the unprecedented fourth champion in the Triwizard Cup Tournament. Without giving anything of importance away in terms of plot, I'd like to say that Rowling is clearly moving on to more serious matters. The entire atmosphere of the book contains moments of tension and mounting anxiety that will keep you turning the pages to discover how the plot thickens and develops. Rowling's incredible talent keeps the suspense building throughout the book. The Goblet of Fire will leave you looking forward to Harry Potter V.
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Summary: Harry grows up and more ofthe magical world is revealed
Review: A wonderful book for (older) children and adults. This story has a harsher, darker edge to it and although I will miss the childish charm of the previous three books, it is great to see that our hero Harry is growing up. The Muggle relations issues and Hermoine's house-elf rights movement gives us some deeper matters to consider in between Harry's adventures. I also enjoyed the expansion of Harry's world to include the other schools, students and nations. Kudos again to J.K. Rowling for an excellent addition to the Harry series. We can't wait for the next adventure!
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Summary: This is supposed to be a children's book?
Review: I am a very big fan of Harry Potter and I just recieved the fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I think that this is an excellent book but I feel that there is no need to put some of the language in there that there is, for instance: swearing. Isn't this supposed to be a children's book? I had noticed in the other three books an occasional swear word but this book has contained the most out of all of them. I think that this is an excellent book but parents might be wary when giving this book to their children to read.
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Summary: Another Masterpiece!
Review: I am not in the least bit ashamed to admit that I read Harry Potter. About a year ago I finished reading J.R.R. Tolkein's celebrated "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. When I put it down I remember thinking "Never again will such a masterpiece of fantasy be written..." But J.K. Rowling has since proven me wrong. In her first three books, she captured all the aspects of great fantasy: the wonderful world of witchcraft and wizardry, the strange and magical creatures, the dark and forbidding evil wizards, and their jovial and somewhat humorous counterparts. In her brilliance, Rowling wrapped all of this around things kids everywhere can relate to, namely school, sports, and just growing up. This fourth book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is no exception. There is, however, no Hogwarts Quidditch Cup. It has been replaced (for one year) by the Triwizard Tournament, an International competition of historic proportions. The final chapter, ironically called "The Beginning" will leave readers tapping their feet in anticipation of book five.
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Summary: Totally HARRY POTTER!
Review: This book is awsome! My dad went out and bought it for me at Chinooks. I love this series. Right now I have Namonya and this is a great book to read when you have nothing else to do. And this book starts getting exiting at the first chapter. The other ones took a while to get warmed up. I really think that these are the best books of all time. They are a litte violent. But that is what makes it exiting. I also want to say that these will keep you entertained all day long. I read a lot. And usually there are no good books out. But this one keeps you busy. And then it becomes a part of you. I this is the best book ever! Congradulations J.K. Rowling!
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC
Review: I am an 18 year old post A-Level English Literature student who is not ashamed to say 'I love Harry Potter,' and have read all four of the Harry Potter books so far. I am amazed at the strength these particular childrens books have and was caught clambering for a copy of the latest one knocking little children out of the way in the process. Harry as a character really emerges from the pages in this latest book and I could not stop reading this book until I had finished it. This book works on all sorts of levels despite some of the reviews I have read and after introducing one of my friends to the world of Harry Potter she too was amazed at the amount of depth J K Rowling has weaved into each page. (She is actually going to study English Literature at Cambridge next year which really shows how brilliant a creation Harry Potter is.) I wish books had been this well written when i was 11. All I really have to say is 'When is the next one out?'
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Summary: Harry increases in age and page #
Review: When you first see this massive book on the shelves, you may think it is Stephen King's new novel, but no. It is 734 pages of a children's book. Once you get over the size of the book and begin it, it actually goes quite quickly. It has all the action, comedy, and fun of the other 3 books, only with something new: romance! Harry Potter seems more real of a character in this book as he goes through the many feelings of adolescence. I don't think real young kids can read this book because it has a lot of difficult vocabulary. If they have a dictionary near-by, I recommend this great book to everyone!
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Summary: Great Book! But too lax on gambling and fabricating!
Review: Rowling's most impressive trait is her ability to satirize diverse aspects of our society in what superficially appears to be a children's book. Her portrayal of high school life, school dances, teenage relationships, government bureaucracy, progressive activism, and political corruption comes closer to the truth than any other work of fiction I have ever read. But what horrifies me is that Rowling's adult society of wizards appears to tolerate 1) A newspaper reporter who repeatedly fabricates quotes and 2) A sporting official who gambles on the World Championship that he announces and organizes. In this country at least, reporters/officials exhibiting such behavior would be fired immediately upon being caught. Why are the children in this book the only ones who express disdain towards these horrible people? Harry ultimately recognizes the fallacy in such behavior. I just hope that the kids reading this book will be able to understand just as well.
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