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Summary: another year over
Review: Harry Potter, like his readers, is growing up. Although vividly named candy and Quidditch still hold his attention, other more adult concerns are looming. At first the book seems loose, the Quidditch World Cup an almost perfunctory chapter notable only for its aftermath. Ms Rowling seems also to be taking aim at some obvious targets and the prospect of a politically correct Harry Potter looms. Luckily the chronicles of Harry (and the imagination of Ms Rowling) are as inventive as ever, with every obvious target missed and a storyline that reaches a wonderful, if brooding, finale. This book ends with threats not only to Harry but the entire world he inhabits, we can only hope that the next year will be enough for him and his readers to prepare.
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Summary: What Can I Say Without Giving Anything Away?
Review: This is a tough one, just because I don't want to ruin the book for any of you by saying anything . . . More of the same, but in this case it really is MORE of the same, only darker, thicker and my oh my how all those little details from previous books you thought didn't matter pop up in the most unexpected places. (Though I'm sure you can already guess who Harry starts paying attention to since she caught his eye in book three). My only recommendation to readers who have not picked it up yet would be to get the UK/Canadian edition rather than the US edition so you can have it in the original. Since the beginning of the series, the editors in the US chose to "save" American readers from "difficult" British terms and expressions -- though changing the title from "Philosopher's Stone" (as it's known in the world outside of the US) to "Sorcerer's Stone" is unforgiveable. Nevertheless . . . regardless whether your book reads "bogey" or "booger," you'll be bound to be pleased by this follow-up. Enjoy your summer reading!
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Summary: stupendous!
Review: I love the Harry Potter series, and that definately extends to Book Four! It is more grown up than the other books, and much darker, so be prepared. The plot is definately thickening for Harry and his friends, and the story (though very long, don't let it scare you away!) is completely captivating. I couldn't put it down! I would reccomend this splendid series, especially this book, to one and all.
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Summary: Everlasting Gratitude
Review: Thank you, Ms. Rowling and Scholastic Books, for bringing the world of books to the level of music, movies and other icons of popular culture. Now kids are buying books with as much enthusiasm as they have been buying toys aand CD's! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Summary: Glad To Have Read It
Review: I bought this for my daughter's birthday. Sunday, July 9th we were neck and neck taking turns reading. I finished this morning and it was very worth the read. The story never dragged and had plenty of chills. Harry is really developing and I like reading about him growing and changing and learning. Knowledge is power. The library is a great place to grow. I think my kids will get good lessons from the book. Looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: The Best Yet!
Review: I'll admit that when my friend first handed me Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to read, i was a bit of a skeptic. But i was hooked on the series after the first paragraph. I've read a lot of books, but this is the only series that has ever gotten me to read through 734 pages in less than one day! This is definitely the best book in the series, and considering that he's growing up and all, I'm sure they'll keep getting even better. I recommend this book for anyone, even if you don't like to read or you can't sit still for two seconds. Read it, you won't regret it!
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Summary: Believe the Hype
Review: In a world where demand is manufactured with advertising and public relations, it's reassuring to find that some things deserve their popularity. The Harry Potter books are purely and simply great. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has all of the elements that made books 1 - 3 so fantastically enjoyable, but it's even better than the first three. The laughs are louder, the scary parts are much scarier, and we learn more about the people we like (and the ones we like to hate). Is it too soon to pre-order book 5?
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: A delightful continuation of the Harry Potter saga. I was completely surprised by the ending, after having thought I figured out a key plot element early on. Don't let the length put you off (sales indicate nobody is letting anything put them off), the book flies by quickly, is very entertaining and exciting, and is never boring. And for once they explain how to pronounce Hermione's name!
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Summary: Magical and Wonderful
Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a wonderful addition to the Harry Potter series. It is also the longest of the stories. This book brings around the fact that even though Harry Potter is a fictional character and a wizard, not everything goes good for him. This book also ties in many factors from the 3rd book. The describtion in the book is wonderful. Everything is so vivid it is easy to imagine. The story line is interesting enough to hold the attention of people from all age groups.
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Summary: The Dark Side rears its ugly head
Review: Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire does not disappoint. It is as gripping and inventive as the first three HP books and the world of Hogwarts is as magical and absorbing as ever. There are some very funny moments (the camping scenes at the Quidditch World Cup, for example), more stirring words from Dumbledore in the closing pages of the book, but overall the word for this HP book has got to be 'DARK'! Danger has been present in each of the HP books of course, but never as menacing as this. Goblet of Fire is different from the others in that when you reach the end, you no longer feel that all's right with the world... On a lighter note, the development of the characters of Ron, Hermione and Harry is excellent. You really feel they are growing as people and already seem quite different to the characters we first met on the Hogwarts Express in book one. Hermione, especially, is getting very strident! There are some awkward teenage moments too... Having said all that though, I do feel the book is overlong and is quite slow to start. It really only gets cracking about half-way through. I absolutely loved Prisoner of Azkaban, and thought it was one of the best books of 1999 (should have won the Whitbread book of the year!), and I think this one isn't quite up there with it, so that's why I give it four stars.
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