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Summary: Mad-Eye Moody is COOL!!!
Review: Right now I am on page 709, and I think Mad-eye Moody is what made this book better than normal, I think it is the best so far of all the 4 books, I do look forward to the 5th, and hope it has another mad-eye moody type person in the book. Thanks J.K. Rowling!!!
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Summary: The darkest of the series so far...
Review: You will not know why J. K. Rowling names this 4th book of Harry Potter series Goblet of Fire until about a third of the book. Yes, Book 4 is so far the lengthiest (734 pages on paperback), but also the darkest and thrilled Harry Potter story. I have to confess my somehow de-escalated interest in the Qudditch World Cup at the beginning yet once I got over it, the book is no doubt a page-turner. Through a little dry in the coverage of the Qudditch World Cup, events occur during the match is by far the most important lead to what goes on later in the story. Harry Potter's 4th year at Hogwarts see the coming of a new Defense Against Drak Arts teacher Mad-Eye Moody who kindly rescues Harry at a couple occasions. The inter-house Qudditch championship is put on suspension as Hogwarts prepares itself to host the Triwizard Tournamnet. The whole storyline immediately picks up in suspense and twist-and-turns as soon as the champions from each of the three participating wizardry school are selected. What Harry never imagines is that Lord Voldemort utilizes the tournament to bring Harry closer to his mortal revenge scheme. Book 4 is by far the most entertaining and breath-taking installment of the Harry Potter series. It is to be read as a thriller. On a side note, you will also meet new characters like Rita Skeeter, a pest journalist who consistently puts up false accounts of Harry, Hermione, and Hagrid on the Daily Prophet. Good read. 4.8 stars
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Summary: Fighting the good fight
Review: J.K. Rowling, who transformed a TV generation into book lovers, continues to create magic in her fourth novel, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Her series about a boy at odds with himself, his family and his entire world until he discovers that he is a magical wizard speaks volumes on what it means to feel like an outsider and at long last find love and acceptance.
In Rowling's earlier novels, Harry begins to understand his powers through a series of adventures that teach him to trust his friends, question authority and most importantly, believe in himself.
This tale is as old as time, but Rowling stretches the moral play to a new elevation, as evidenced by the book's dedication:
"...to Susan Sladden,
who helped Harry out of his cupboard."
Granted, Harry's adoptive parents forced him to sleep in an old cupboard, but it is a rather simple step to take this meaning less literally. Nowadays, "Coming out of the closet" means more than an announcement of one's sexuality - it refers to taking pride in those aspects of your character that others would have you deny, either out of discomfort, denial or the desire to not be different. Rowling uses Harry's position as an outsider in the Muggle (non-magic) world to depict what it feels like in the real world when you are made to feel different, and follows Harry through a process of accepting his differences. This is a valuable lesson for Muggles of any age.
Rowling refuses to force Harry to fit into a mold. In The Goblet of Fire, Harry and several other witches and wizards are forced to rescue the person they will "sorely miss." For Harry, this is Ron, his best friend. But even as magic has decided that Harry will miss Ron most, Harry realizes that deciding whom to save, and therefore have in his life, is not that simple.
That Rowling likes to toy with conventions is evident. From her real-life rags to riches story to a strikingly feminist subplot that has characters questioning whether house-elves (who cook and clean) should be paid, Rowling refuses to let things slide simply because they are expected.
The same is true with Harry. How easy it would have been to have Harry transition to the world of magic and live there in bliss. But this would not be true or real. In Harry's adventures, his greatest adversaries are from the magic world, from his own feelings of self-doubt and from the people he is expected to trust.
Rowling has opened new doors throughout her Harry Potter series, and this fourth installment is no different. Rowling may be "just a children's author", but she has demonstrated once again that the lessons we learn as children about acceptance, tolerance and taking on new challenges shape who we are. Harry's life is difficult, especially after he learns who he is, but what makes Harry's life so rich is his ability to transcend the evil forces in his world and life live to the fullest. For children and adults, this is something we struggle with daily - to not give in to life's challenges. Keep fighting the good fight Harry.
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Summary: The best book in the entire world
Review: Wow i have been facinated with the world of harry potter ever since i picked up the first book of entitled 'Sthe socerer's stone". and still Harry potter ceases to amaze me with his new feats and achievments.I recommend this book to anyone who belives in the magic world of wizards and witches... I also recommend this series to anyone who are light of heart and love to laugh and be a child forever...
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Summary: Age old tale of Good vs Evil
Review: So many people complain about the length of this book, and granted that the reason is that most of the readers are kids and are used to much much shorter books, but I think the complaints are groundless. This book, just like every preceding one, does not bore you for even one sentence. In fact, it is over too quickly. It leaves you practically salivating in anticipation of the next installment, and personally I am hoping for another monster length. This is by far the best in the series, and that has been the pattern so far, with every subsequent book being better than the last. This also is the darkest, as others have said. It includes a death near the end (which was vastly rumored to be one of the main characters, although it wasn't) as well as a dark ceremony which is sure to frighten young readers. Harry as well as Rowling seem to be leaving the kiddie audience behind, as I predicted they would. As Harry gets older, the books are getting older, which only serves to enhance the reality of them. For any adults/teenagers out there thinking of reading this, but who are somewhat doubtful about reading a 'childrens' book, put that aside and just do it. Although you literally need to start at the first book and work your way through in order. Any fears you have of it being a kiddie book are groundless though, so by all means read it! But really, who hasn't read this by now? Everyone from five year olds, to their parents, to Stephen King have read Harry's adventures. Even people who hate it and accuse it of being evil (even though most Christians actually don't think this - there are a few people giving the rest a bad name) have read it. What they will never admit is that yes even they liked it! This is a book, or rather a series of books, that are simply impossible not to like.
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Summary: I'm writing a review!
Review: Harold Potter is at it again. This, as you may know, is the fourth installment from PK Rowling and, as you have come to expect/fear, it captures her mystical sense of "hay-laiden fantasy/comedy." The Goblet of Fire is much more violent and racy (no, not rascist) than the others in the series. Here young Harold is forced to steal back the Goblet of Fire from Yoric and regain his champion-like status of the broom-game thing. His buddening sexuality makes this the most exciting and awkward of the Harold Potter series. Harry is torn between his "traditionally natural" love and attraction toward Hermione (pronounced Her-Me-Own), meanwhile his innards lustfully drive him towards that blonde dude. The ending is the same as the other stories, but the revolutionary aspect of this the IV in the series is that the beginning casts off the shackles of traditional prose and is comprised mostly of fart jokes. Magic Harold! Magic!
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Summary: so many loose ends...
Review: This is (of course) the story of Harry Potter's 4th year at Hogwarts, and since Rowling obviously doesn't want to bore us with the formula she used on the last three, she mixes things around. Harry plays no Quidditch in this book (!) though he does attend the World Cup. The school sport is instead replaced by a tri-wizard tournament between three other wizarding schools. I found the book to be darker and creepier than the last three (which is how I like it!) but there was FAR too much unimportant material that just needed editing. It was as if the editor was terrified of dissecting the longwinded, ungainly bits that really did need to be cut.
Don't get me wrong--I find Harry's world fascinating--but this installment had far too many complex subplot threads , many of which were never tied off in the end. For instance, what ever happened to Winky? Hermione's SPEW club (that was hilarious)? And I didn't see the point to the goings-on between Ludo Bagman and the Weasly twins either. The only thing I can think of is that the author plans on picking these threads up again in the next book. At least she'd better.
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Summary: THE BEST I READ
Review: This book is simply amaizing. I liked this story better than the other ones, because I think is getting darker and complex while the kids (Harry, Ron and Hermione) are getting older. In my opinion this is not a good book for kids. The things that you have to go through the book and specially the end are really scary, shocking and dark.
With the people that wrote that J.K Rowling is getting out of track with this book are wrong in my opinion. She is writting the story of a boy growing in a magical environment and facing death while he grows. Of course the first books are going to be lighter to read, even thought they have some darkness, but is understandable that she is going to continuing adding dangers in the following books.
J.K Rowling, in my opinion is a genius of the writing. She blends the story perfectly among all the books. Everything fits together, every caracter is important and has a reason, and she will keep amaizing us with the rest of her books.
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Summary: it's cool
Review: Harry Potter is a great series- it really is. I highly recommend these books. J.K. Rowling is an amazing author who does a beautiful job of tying up all the seemingly loose ends when the novel comes to a close. Even the observations that seem pointless (like the bug flying outside the window when Harry is in Divination) have a major effect on the novel. My favorite line is in the end of this book when Hagrid says, "What will come will come and we'll have to meet it when it gets here" (or something of the like). It's a great reminder to relax and take day each day at a time. I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did. : )
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Summary: it's cool
Review: I think this is a great book- it really is. J.K. Rowling is an amazing writer who does a beautiful job of tying up all the loose ends in the novel. When you finish reading it (if you haven't figured out some parts already) it's a huge "duh, I can't beleive i didn't notice that before." My favorite line from all of her books is in this one at the very end when Hagrid says, "what will come will come, and we'll have to meet it when it gets here." I think its a great reminder to try to take each day at a time and not to be so anxious about the future. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. : )
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