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Summary: Goablet of Fire
Review: I received my copy on July 8th and tried to read it slowly, but I had to finish it last night (july 10th)! I believe that this is the best book yet in the Harry Potter series. I am an adult, and having no children yet, I wonder if it is a little scary for the younger part of the target audience (9-10)? I thought parts were a little creepy! This book is very different from the first three due to the addition of two foriegn schools of wizardry, which allows the plot not to be "cookie cutter" when compared to the first three books. Hopefully the additional schools and some of the characters will be present in future books. Introducing several new characters in this book made it very interesting in an "anything could happen" kind of way. Throughly enjoyed the book and will now have to wait for the next one...
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Summary: Harry 4 Does not disappoint
Review: I must admit that after I saw the size (734 pps) of the new book, I was quite concerned that J.K. Rowling must have been in need of a good editor. But, true to form, she wastes not a word or description. My only reason to skip text would be to get to the next part, but I couldn't because the world she created is so rich and deep, I would miss something. Then, as I started reading the book, I thought she must be getting sloppy in her surprises. In Book 1 she surprised me, in Book 2 she surprised me, so in Book 3 I didn't bother to guess and just let her drive the sleigh. In this book, I quickly caught her attempts to trick me and KNEW. Imagine my surprise and delight when she fooled me again! Now, to wait for year 5 at Hogwarts, and for my son to finish it so we can laugh about it.
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Summary: Delightful, but dark
Review: I approached Harry Potter #4 with much excitment and some trepedation. Would it be as wonderful as the first three? Thankfully, it just about was. My 'just about' comes for a number of reasons. This novel had all the colorful characters and entertaining words that we have come to expect from J.K. Rowling. Too, the challenges Harry and his friends face are refreshingly original. We get to learn more about the other characters of the school, including Hagrid and Snape. We also get to meet other wizards and witches Harry's age who are as interesting as they are unique. Unfortunately, we have to hear all about how Harry became a wizard and who his awful family is for the fourth time and counting. Rowling should take a hint from Anne McCaffrey and include a prologue for those few people who are reading number four (or five or six) before having read the first novels. That way those of us who have read the same history over and over again could finally just skip it. This fourth in a series of seven books seems to have leaned more towards sci-fi at the end. No longer are all the characters seemingly immortal. Also, Rowling has painted a darker picture that may disturb younger readers. Voldemort and the acts he engages in are rather disturbing, and they leave us with no doubt that in the future Rowling will be mixing in some more of this darkness. On a lighter note, I must say that while I thought I had everything all figured out, Rowling suprised me yet again with her creative conclusion (which I should have suspected, but never did.) So, I loved this book, but I fear that the size and overall darkness prevelant towards the end will be a bit overwhelming for some children. The character development is superb, and Rowling's ability to explain things that I never thought to question is delightful.
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Summary: A book that's worth all the hype!
Review: This book is the most remarkable book I have ever read, and I have read a LOT of books! Harry Potter books have the reputation of being just for kids, but I know people from 7 to 70 who enjoy them. This book includes everything: wit, suspense, likeable characters, and a good, solid plotline. This is the kind of book that you can't put down after you start it. Don't let the 730 pages in the book fool you, it will be over before you know it. If you want to read something that will make you laugh out loud and that will make you feel that you're there with the characters, read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: ANOTHER GREAT HARRY POTTER BOOK
Review: THE BOOK WAS GREAT.AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN THE FIRSTTHREE. YOU,LL LOVE IT! CAN'T WAIT FOR #5.
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Summary: The best book yet!
Review: I started reading the Harry Potter books when I was student teaching in a Jr. High. The students seemed to devour the books, and I was curious to see what the fascination was. After the first book I was hooked! This latest installment is the best yet. The 734 pages seemed to fly by. Old characters and new combined to make an interesting and compelling story. From Hermoine and her crusade to save the house-elves, to the reappearance of Voldemort this book was too good to put down. This muggle can't wait for the next book!
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Summary: 32 years old and a definite HARRY/J.K. Rowling fan...!
Review: My book arrived on the porch sometime on Saturday or Sunday (Thank you, Amazon!) and I finished it in two 300+ page sittings. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is wonderful! I recommend it to older readers, especially! Harry has matured as he enters his fourth year at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and so have the relationships he has with virtually everyone important in his life. These young characters are dealing with many of the crazy emotions that puberty throws at pre-teens and I applaud at how thoroughly the author dives into the jealousies and insecurities, wonder and wisdom inherent in these turbulent years. My 12 year old niece and I eagerly dissect each chapter as she reads it. I am especially grateful for the opportunities to discuss the hardships of adolescence and challenges of being decent and honest young person (Thank you, Cedric Diggory) as we, along with Harry, attend our Fourth year at Hogwart's.
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Summary: House-Elves and Merpeople make it a great read!
Review: In Harry Potter 4 J.K. Rowling goes above and beyond her previous level of expertice. Instead of having only a single, major climax at the end of the book, there is an exciting event in every chapter. Also, the magical creatures are devoloped more than they were in the other books. Altogether an exciting and entertaining story.
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Summary: Another terrific sequel to the Harry Potter series!
Review: Rawlings produces another tale of daring and cunning as Harry starts his 4th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard, stole Harry's parents away from him at the mere age of one, but could not manage to slay Harry with one of the three Unforgivable Curses, Avada Kedavra, the Killing Curse. The curse rebounds upon the evil sorcerer and leaves him near death, while Harry is left with one souveneir, a lightning bolt shaped scar upon his forehead. Thirteen years later at Hogwarts some new changes will affect Harry more than he could ever imagine. Harry is at home enjoying summer vacation as much as is possible with his last surviving reletives, the Dursleys, when he recieves a letter posted to him by the Weasley's, a wizarding family. They ask Harry to travel with them to the Quidditch World Cup. Quidditch is a highly dangerous wizarding game played 50 feet in the air on broomsticks, with four balls and six hoops. Harry obliges. After the entertaining match the Weasleys, Harry and another wizarding friend, Hermione Granger,walk back to thier campsites. Meanwhile pandimonium breaks loose. Lord Voldemorte's followers, Death-Eaters, begin to wreak havoc throughout the campsite. They have several Muggles or non-magic people suspended in midair. Suddenly a dark skeleton rises through the air and people scream. It is the Dark Mark, the sign of Lord Voldemorte. Several days later back at school from the summer holidays Harry learns that instead of competing in quidditch, students from two other magical schools Beauxbaton, and Durstrang along with students attending Hogwarts with compete in a dangerous competition the Triwizard Tournament. The tournament has a high risk fatctor for death. One competeter from each of the three schools will compete in the tournament to vie for the honor of being the Triwizard Champion! The competetor from Durmstrang is quidditch seeker extraordinaire Viktor Krum. From Beauxbaton is the beautiful Fleur Delacour. And from Hogwarts is...
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Summary: Stunning! Yet again!
Review: Yet again, Rowling has transported her readers back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...and this time you'd better hang on because it's one wild ride! In this book, readers are plunged even more deeply into the plot, and discover even more about the excellent characters that populate Harry's world. You'll meet old friends, new foes, dazzling creatures, and encounter excellent twists and turns in this riveting adventure. A delight for all ages, the newest installment of the Harry Potter series is sure to live up to the standards of the rest of the books. It's intriguing, magical, and it will leave you yearning for the release of Book 5!
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