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Summary: Real Good... Real Life
Review: As many have said, Rowling's ongoing plots for Harry Potter have just grown better, especially in this fourth book. Right from the beginning, the reader is thrown into a state of suspence and intrigue as Voldemort's dark plans are highlighted early in the novel. There is no lack of creativity on the author's part as Harry experiences the dangers and challenges of the Triwizard Tournament, the mysteriousness around Mr. Crouch, and sneaky Rita Skeeter. Yet what astounds me the most is how much symbollism and many metaphores are incorporated throughout the book. Rowling achieves the goal of making her characters seem real and their situations very similar to the Muggles' (us). We are suddenly not the outsiders reading in, but the Hermiones that stand up for rights of the elves, the Hagrids that are sometimes put down because of being different, and many of the various passions and concerns that brew as bubbly as a mixture of magic potion.
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Summary: The Best Book by Far . . .
Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was absolutely thrilling! The plot kept you guessing until the very end! This book was definately more scary than the first three. But it made it even more fun to read. The book brings many new faces and creatures into the story. All of whom are quite interesting. You may actually find yourself a bit stunned by what happened near the end. I gave this book 5 stars - It deserved 500!
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Summary: Excellent plot twist--Ending wonderful
Review: The fourth Harry Potter book definitely lived up to all the hoopla. It starts with a dream that Harry is having, or is it really happening? I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. All in all this book has everything: excitement, adventure, death, friendship, and (obviously) a little magic.
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Summary: J.K. Rowling has done it again
Review: Harry potter returns to the press with a tremendous story full of energy and excitement.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Wonderful book! Lives up to the hype without a problem. Story line flows smoothly, not a single one of the 734 pages was wasted, and the development of the characters as they grow older was terrific. Rowling has a gift for portraying children (even fictional wizards and witches) in a realistic manner. Funny, and touching. Now I just have to wait another year for the 5th one!
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Summary: Wow!
Review: This is just great! All fans of Harry Potter will be impressed with this astounding book. I was amazed when I saw how long it is (733 pages), and it packed with adventure, suspense, and more background information on the characters. So, to read more about Harry's adventures, and find out more surprising facts about Snape, Hagrid, Dobby, and even Neville, buy this book ~ you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Harry Potter Is back!
Review: After book 3, I was hoping that the next in the Harry Potter series would re-invigorate the series. While "Prisoner of Azkaban" was a good book, it seemed that there was a definite formula developing that was making Harry's adventures less exciting. Well, I'm happy to say that "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" lived up to my expectations! Even the book cover lets you know that J.K. Rowling is going to shake things up at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. I won't reveal too many details, but in this one Harry faces his biggest challenge(s) yet! While the book is not overtly scary I guess parents should be warned that it is, so far at least, the darkest of the series - and Harry is forced to face some pretty grim situations and upsetting consequences. But I don't think it's anything a kid couldn't handle, especially since the lessons Harry learns are ones that we all must face sooner or later. As with the rest of the series, I would highly reccomend that parents read this book out loud to their children. Harry's adventures are one of those rare feats that truly can involve all age groups equally. And, as someone who very fondly remembers the nights when my father used to read to my sisters and I, I can assure you that this is exactly the sort of thing that we would have loved to have shared.
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Summary: Worth Waiting For!
Review: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire was my favorite book in the series. I liked it because it put me suspence through the whole book. Now I can't wait for the next one!
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Summary: A Great Continuation...
Review: J. K. Rowling has created another masterpiece. At first it was a little hard getting into this book following the first three, but by the end I could not put it down. Rowling has masterfully carried over the old plots and created an epic new one. I simply can not wait until her next installment
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Summary: Harry Potter Strikes Back
Review: Within hours of obtaining this book, I had read it cover to cover.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the much-hyped fourth installment of the Harry Potter series. It is also the longest of the books to date, the American hardcover coming to about 750 pages. This isn't the only difference, though, since Harry has grown up, and with him, the series. Where one and two were light-hearted, funny, and energetic, Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) was called the darkest of the books. Well, I don't think that GoF is as dark as PoA, but it is much bloodier and mature. Death is far more rampant in its pages than in any of the previous volumes. Of course, this does not mean that GoF is any worse than the first three. Personally, I liked it better. Despite its length, it seemed less complete than 1 - 3, and set up the story for what the remaining books will probably be dealing with. It was a lot like Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back in that it set up only half of the full story. (Of course, most Star Wars fans will tell you ESB was the best of the movies.) This in no way detracts from the storytelling. It just hits you with the realization that the next book is many months away. I don't mean to make it sound as if this is a horrible, gruesome book. Yes, it is more pessimistic than the others, but it has its fair share of humor and fun, and it is overall optimistic in tone. It was inevitable that Harry grow up, but his doing so requires that we grow up with him. Don't be afraid, go get this book as soon as you can. Rowling has not disappointed fans with GoF. Just remember that innocence can't last forever, least of all for the boy whose greatest enemy is the dreaded "You-Know-Who."
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