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Summary: The best one ever!
Review: This is by far Rowling's best book. I just finished it last night (at 2:30 a.m.), and I couldn't put it down. What suspense! As always, the plot is incredibly tight -- I look for the clues, I see the clues, and I still can't figure out how it is going to end. By the time I finished the chapter on the goblet of fire (chapter 16), I knew I was going to be in for an incredible ride. Now we will all just have to see how Harry and Dumbledore deal with the evil that has been released. At least we know for sure who some of the bad guys are now! Maybe we'll have a little less pretense and politics in the Ministry and face the fact that some of Voldemort's supporters are still around -- and in some pretty powerful positions. Thank you, J. K., for another fantastic book -- truly the best one yet.
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Summary: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - The best one yet!
Review: This is the most excellent book I have ever read. In my opinion, it is the best of all four Harry Potter's. The author truly showcases her immense genious with a complex and interesting plot and vivid new characters, as well as the unbeatable previous Hogwarts staff and students, not to mention the ever present Dursleys. Someone certainly has quite an imagination! The longevity of the book was never a problem at all. I finished it in about three days and was still hungry for more. This is a must-read story. I would recommend it to everyone ages 11 and up, including adults. Younger children will definitely not understand it and will be scared at some parts. Other than that, this is a great read---the series will become classics. I can't wait for the fifth edition!
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Summary: great book
Review: I loved the new harry potter book.Yet another masterpiece by J.K. Rowling.It was just as exciting and imaginative as the other three.I enjoyed every moment. I really missed not having quidditch matches. They added a lot of excitment and adrenaline. But, the other new addition the triwizard cup was cool. in this three (4 in this case because harry potter's name is put in my the bad guy hopimg he'd die)wizards from three different wizarding schools compete for 1,000 galleons(dollars in muggle)and school pride. Warning for younger readers and parents: This book is much more intense than the first three. Its a little bit creepier, a little bit gorier, and a hogwarts student dies. (ending warning) My one complaint in that was most of the book was explaing and less action, unlike the other three harry potter books. Hey, that is my only complaint. In conclusion: I loved this one. But, it wasn't as good as the third one which is my favorite.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is an excellent addition to the Harry Potter series. It continues to provide vivid descriptions of the wizarding world, develop memorable characters and to twist/turn the plot in unexpected ways.
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Summary: Another treat from J.K. Rowling
Review: I have waited for 12 long months for the release of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Our hero Harry Potter is back to battle against he-who-must-not-be-named. This is a story about friendship, loyalty and the good against the evil. I like the Harry Potter books because they tell a story about a boy who does all those things we know we should do but very often don't because we lack the courage Harry Potter has. It touches on the noble instinct that lives in all of us and challenges us to be as courageous as Harry. For those who are new to the Harry Potter books, I would recommend them to start from the first book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Socerer's Stone in the US edition). I have finished reading this book in two days and now I have to wait another 12 long months for the next instalment.
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Summary: I've only gotten to page 80....
Review: I've only gotten to page 80 but I still bet it will be 5 stars! My friend said it was great, she read it the day it came out. I havent gotten to any surprising parts yet, but there will be!
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Summary: The Empire Strikes Back
Review: Like thousands of people, I lined up on Friday night at my local chainstore behemoth to buy the new "Harry Potter." I never expected a seven-hundred page doorstop, but here it is. (It is giving nothing away to say that the plot of this book when added to the the story arc of the planned seven-book series, reveals J.K. Rowling's master plan.) If every hero needs a darkest hour (Luuuuuke. . . . I am your faaather), this is it. If you are one of the nervous milquetoasts who have already expressed misgivings about Rowlings' suitability for children, this book will only confirm your fears, as the plot is even darker and demanding of more emotional maturity than the third installment of the series "The Prisoner of Azkaban." And this time, I can almost see your point. Nevertheless, "The Goblet of Fire" mostly lives up to the promise of the first three books. Rowling knows enough not to mess with a winning formula so the plot follows the basic lines of the other-- encompassing one year at Hogwarts, starting and ending with Harry at the Dursleys, etc. But this time there are so many extras and surprises both pleasant and nasty that they sometimes threaten to overwhelm the forward momentum of the plot. We finally find out about Neville Longbottom's parents, other schools of magic, and a great many bits about the followers of Voldemort (and really. . . if I need to explain any of this, you're in the wrong place.) There's plenty of the old wonder and magic that the first three books delivered so well, but these are met with a more complex emotional landscape. This makes a certain amount of sense, as Harry is now, what, fifteen years old? Like Steven King, Rowling seems to be developing a chronic need to over-write her novels. The good side of this is that she opens up a plethora of great plot lines for development in the later books (Wait 'til you find out about Hagrid! ) Personally, I feel that kids may be exposed to almost anything if done with parental guidance, but some will feel novel of this length and complexity might be pushing it. Rowling has a knack for writing with an engaging magical simplicity, but the climax of this book has nothing childlike about it. But before this review turns long. . . "The Goblet of Fire" mostly fulfills the immense promise of the first three, but Rowling can't make the scary parts any darker without turning the corner into writing for adults. Nevertheless, having finished it at two this morning, I'm going to pick it up again and like the others in this series, start over at the beginning.
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Summary: In need of editing - NO
Review: I was worried that this mighty tome may have been rushed, and that Ms. Rowling was forced to release the book prior to doing a good editing job. I was a little disappointed by this element in the third book (repitition of prior plot lines, etc) and was expecting more of the same in this book - not the case. So far the book has held my interest every step of the way (I'm into the last third of the book). It is extremely engrossing and introduces some great new characters. Ms. Rowling really seems to have the psychology of 14 year olds down. Don't be put off by the size of this book, you'll read it faster than any of the others.
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Summary: He's back
Review: Okay okay yes I am a little bit old to be reading children's books. As a English literature student you would think I'd be reading materials of another nature. But ever since the first novel, I have fallen in love with the adventures of Harry Potter, Ron Weasly and Hermion Granger. I find each and every book as charming and entertaining as the previous one and this fourth installment by J.K. Rowling is no exception! The adventures of Harry Potter are anything but dull in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. I read it in one night (all 734pgs), and I can assure that you will not be disappointed! This novel only makes me more anxious for Steven Speilberg's movie! Farewell Muggles, and happy reading!
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Summary: Pure genius, just pure genius
Review: This book was absolutely amazing. J. K. Rowlings has done it again. This is a must for any library, But start at the beginning and read them all the way through and buy all four. This one will not disappoint you!
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