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Summary: Best of the series
Review: My seven-year old daughter and I had July 8 marked on our calendars for the longest time. Hats off to J.K. Rowling for the best Harry Potter. It was worth the wait. This book is perhaps a little harder to read for younger readers. My seven-year old is on Chapter Nine, but has asked me to read the rest of the book out-loud to her. (She had no problems reading the others on her own.) I also thought that this book was scarier than the first three, so it might be a good idea overall to read this book to a young reader. The Durselys only show up for a brief period, but it's a very gratifying chapter in the book. The book, as usual, has Harry up against "You-know-who," although this time the reader is made aware of this from the beginning. Harry's godfather, Sirius Black, is also back, as promised. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, and look forward to reading it again once my daughter finishes it. My only negative comment would be about the speaking style of the house-elves. It was tolerable in short doses, but gets irritating after a while. It also seems insensitive to Afro-Americans. The story of book 5 is fleshed out in the last few chapters. When do we get that one? Can't wait.
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Summary: A splendid read, but a the plot's a bit thin in the middle
Review: The books starts out with great promise as new trouble brews for Harry. Mysterious actions by "Mad-Eye" Moody create suspense that's not resolved until the end of the book. But the Triwizard Tournament seems to be more of a plot device to intoduce new characters than a real test of Harry's skills. Those came later, and yes, the Tournament was the way that Harry got into trouble, but that was so heavily forshadowed from the start that the Tournament was a bit of a let down for me.Never-the-less, the novel finishes with a solid ending, leaving us knowing that a great deal more will be happening to Harry in the next novel.
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Summary: Keeps getting better!
Review: This is definately the best Potter book yet. People who were afraid that Goblet of Fire would be commercialized have nothing to worry about. Ms. Rowling has filled the fourth book with yet more amazing magical escapades for Harry and his friends. While it is possible to read this one without having read the other three, it would be much more enjoyable to read the others first. I can't wait for number 5 to come out!
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Summary: Even If I am a Muggle, I LOVE HARRY POTTER!
Review: When I got the first book at my Scholastic Book Fair, I simply adored it because I'm a person who loves to imagine things and fantasy books are my favorite subject when it comes to reading. After I finished Book 1, I read book 2 and book 3. When I heard that book 4 was coming out, I was so excited ( Sorta like Ginny whenever she saw Harry *Blush*) When I finally got book 4, it was the last copy in the book store and I was soooo happy! I started reading it in the car and reading it 2 hours a day and I admit, I cant stop reading it. When I heard Harry had got a crush, I was laughing so hard. (How cute puppy love!) I really recomend this book to anyone who likes fantasy. The Harry Potter series will really help children encourage reading and it will help them expand not only their mind, but the imagination. J.K. Rowling, YOU ARE THE BEST! HOORAY FOR HARRY POTTER!
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Summary: Enchanting!
Review: There's a good reason for all the fuss over this book! J.K. Rowling's latest book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, delivers exactly what we've come to expect from the well-known Harry Potter series. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back again, along with all the people you've come to know and love (or possibly hate) from the first three books. An excellent story for all ages, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is next to impossible to put down once you've begun reading it. With Voldemort lurking yet again, Harry is thrown into a dangerous inter-academy wizarding competition he didn't enter. In addition to his schoolwork, Harry must contend with a new threat to his person, and animosity coming from more than the Slytherins, as he yet again risks his life for the sake of his friends and school. In addition to engrossing, it's also certainly not lacking in either the trademark humor which is plentiful in the first three books, or anything else we've come to expect from the series. Harry Potter IV is every bit as good as the others, and more! In short, this book is a wonderful addition to the series, and a must-have for your library, no matter how old you are.
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Summary: Kathleen's Harry Potter Review
Review: Even though Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is Rowlings's longest book, it is definately not the hardest to get through. I raced through the book in 3 days, and found it amazing that a book that long could be so quick. Rowling keeps throwing surprises at you, and keeps the readers guessing along with the characters. Even though the plot is along the same lines as the other two books, I was surprised at what happened in the end. I strongly agree with those who say that Rowling has not lost her touch, and I am ancious to find out what happens to Harry in the 5th book.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- An Intense Read
Review: Of course I was one of many eagerly anticipating the fourth book in this series, and, of course I wasn't disappointed. I don't wish to spoil anything for the reader, so I won't go into terrific deatil about what happens in the book, but I will say that what takes place in the book is just as thrilling, if not more so, than in any of the preceeding books. Rowling has masterfully blended children's literature with adult literature, and this "adult" reader is very satisfied with the result. Again, the ending is a complete surprise, even to this fan who tries to chart her way through the book and deduce the ending. The new characters are a delightful addition to the cast, and the returning characters are displayed in even finer glory. I would definitely recommend this book to any reader of any age. There is little more you could ask for... except an earlier release date for the fifth book. I look forward to reading it a second time this week.
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Summary: She's done it again!
Review: The fourth installment in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter Series is everything I was hoping it would be. From the beginning she already had my mind guessing who was trying to capture the young wizard and up until the very end she kept me on my toes. My only half-hearted complaint would have to be that the book follows the same formula as the previous three. Other than that one minor thing, I found the book to be exciting and hard to put down. I can't wait to see what happens to Harry Potter next.
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Summary: Bravo!
Review: J.K. Rowling has exceeded my expectations. I was eagerly anticipating reading more of Harry's adventures on the Quidditch field and scrapes with danger as he continued his studies as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, I was not disappointed to find other players on the Quidditch field in the book of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. My level of uneasiness grew as J.K.Rowling developed layer upon layer of suspenseful episodes throughout Harry's fourth year. I was not prepared for the twist of events that unfurled as Harry met students from other wizardry schools and events confirmed his suspicions of familiar acquaintances. The tempo of encounters with peril and you-know-who varied just enough to keep me off guard. I remain in awe of J.K. Rowling's creative ability to draw readers into the magical world at Hogwarts. Many families have enjoyed previous Harry Potter books to read aloud together. J.K. Rowling's art cleverly creates stressful environments in The Goblet of Fire that may be too intense for some young readers. My family was thrilled to read a book with suspense, torture, mystery, and death, without the prolonged gore and gristly details geared toward the older reader. Parents will be sensitive to their own children's emotional development and recognize that this book is for reading aloud after the little ones have gone to bed.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Review: I was extremely excited to find the fourth installment of the electrifying Harry Potter series waiting on my doorstep. I thought that, with 734 pages, this book would last for a while, and I looked forward to a good week's read. I was disappointed though, because it only took two days to finish the book. I just could not put it down. The first chapter recalls that of the first Harry Potter book. The reader is introduced to disturbing plot information before focusing on Harry' summer with the Dursley's. Harry's scar is hurting again as Voldemort refuses to die. In this novel, Voldemort is present throughout, as opposed to making a brief appearance at the end. This does not bode well for Harry. Rowling addresses the issue of wizards and witches outside of England and Hogwarts with the raucous Quidditch World Cup and the unheard of before Tournament of Champions. This tournament keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as we wait to see what challenge will be faced next. The fourth novel definitely has a darker note than the previous three. Voldemort is present throughout, and the Ministry of Magic is shown to be as flawed as any government. Harry is coming of age, and Rowling no longer treats him as a precocious boy. He must deal with the problems of becoming a man; but, luckily, he has his godfather, Sirius, to help him. I would not dare spoil the ending for any Harry fans. I will say, though, that Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts ends nothing like his first three years. I hope J.K. Rowling is writing her little heart out, because I already do not know how I will manage to wait for the fifth installment.
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