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Summary: A fun read, better than books 2 or 3
Review: I really enjoyed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I found the characters to be more fleshed out, as they were with the first book (but seemed to lose somewhat in books 2 and 3). I also very much enjoyed the introduction of characters from other parts of the wizarding world. It gave the whole story a much more round, realistic feel to it ie:there is more to the wizarding world than just Hogwart's Academy.There are places where I felt that the events transpire in a somewhat thin fashion. For example:if there is truth serum then why does anyone have to worry about trust, why can't we just administer it to those who claim to no longer support the Dark Lord and get on with it - I also felt that Harry's "win" against Voldemort this time to be a litte too convenient. Yet, I have to remind myself and the other reviewers that this book is for children. It is not designed to have the complexity of adult fiction. Which brings me to another issue... The next paragraph in not a complaint, simply a parental advisory:
Some have claimed that this book is morally subversive. I would not go so far as to say that. However, I do, personally, feel that the age recommendation given, 9-12 years old, is too low. If I were to rate this book as a movie I would minimally give it a PG-13 rating, perhaps even a "soft" R. After all, it does include murder, and the mixing of a potion by taking bones from a grave, cutting off someone's hand, and taking blood from a young boy's arm. I would not allow my own child, under the age of 13, to read this book. I am an admitted conservative (I won't allow my toddler to watch any of the modern Disney movies), so each must judge for themselves. I strongly recommend that all parents read this book before allowing thier child to read it, so that they may judge the individual child's readiness and discuss the themes in the book with the child. I do not feel this is "morally subversive" material, as another review has suggested. But a child should be able to understand ideas like cheating isn't ok just because everyone else is doing it, before they read the book, lest they hold up Harry Potter and what he does as a hero or role model.
End of parental advisory. One other issue that I had with this book, the same issue that I had with book 2 and 3, is that the author constantly regurgitates information from the previous books in the series. I find this offensive in any series novel. Readers should take the time to read a series in order so that they understand what is happening without "cliff notes" scattered through the book. Authors should not pander to those who are too lazy to read the first books. At the very least, it disrupts the story for the reader who has read the previous books because you feel like you are stopped at a red light waiting for the story to go on after the author has finised catching the other readers (who did not read the first books) up with the background.
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Summary: Good, but really long
Review: I am giving this book four stars instead of five becasue it took a long time to get into it. Once I got past the quidditch match though, I couldn't put it down. I don't know, the quidditch match at the beginning just didn't keep my attention. I took me a week to get through the first chapters and then once Harry went back to Horgwarts, I couldn't put the book down and finished it in a day. All in all, its the most complicated book in the series, its very interesting and a great read. If you haven't read it, your in for a long journey and a big treat. I can't wait for the fifth!
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Summary: One of the greatest books!
Review: I liked J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I gave it five stars because it had a lot of exciting parts. In the story Harry finds out that his name has been put in the goblet of fire for the Tri-wizard Tournament. Harry finds himself in competition with Cedric Diggory from Hufflepuff, Fler Delacour from Beauxbatons, and Viktor Krum, a famous quidditch player from Drumstrang, another rival school of magic. Suddenly, during the last game when Harry has to go through a maze and to find the cup something goes wrong. If you want to find out what happens to Harry - read this GREAT book.
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Summary: A wonderful magical adventure!
Review: I have read all of the Harry Potter books, and the Goblet of Fire has been my favorite by far. In this book, Harry and his friends begin to come of age and prove themselves as talented wizards. Harry's successful completion of all the tasks of the Triwizard Tournament helps him live up to his great name, and some begin to feel a new respect for him. The return of Lord Voldemort shatters the perfect happy ending cliché that many books of today hinge on. Harry and Ron also begin to have a new interest other than magic - girls! It is very clear who Harry has a crush on, but I can't help wondering if there is something going on between Ron and Hermione...? Some people say that the Harry Potter books are a negative influence on kids; some even say they promote witchcraft. This could not be further from the truth. The books all give a wonderful view of a magical, mesmerizing world that is just plain fun to read about. I would recommend these books to anyone. My 8-year-old cousin loves them, my mom loves them, and I - a senior in high school - love them. The writing of J.K. Rowling is so vivid and clear, that I can actually imagine myself sitting in Potions behind Harry, or zooming around on a broomstick next to him. Reading these books has allowed me to feel as though I am in an incredible, magical world that, up until now, I have only imagined.
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Summary: The Wizard-world Expands and Complications Ensue¿
Review: The origin of Harry Potter is a fascinating story, apart from the fiction itself. In rags-to-riches tradition, J.K. Rowling, a struggling single-parent, scrawled 'Sorcerer's Stone' on scraps of paper while taking care of her child and working the slave-grind part time. Lo and behold, 'Sorcerer's Stone' is picked up by a publisher and goes on to sell more than 100 million copies worldwide. Harry Potter, that messy-haired boy with the cheap eyeglasses, becomes ubiquitous in the pop-culture climate, championed by most as an excellent way to interest children in reading, while scorned and reviled by a small (but very loud) minority of religious extremists, the same sort that gave us the Inquisition and the Salem Witch-Trials. Well, those few might learn something if they ever deemed to pick up a copy and broaden their perspective: 'evil is as evil does' is a theme intricately woven throughout the (to date) four volumes. Rowling has mastered the difficult task of writing to all ages, to children and adults alike. For though the grammar is for the most part simplistic and the prose uncomplicated, the world building, the characterizations, the build-up of suspense and the handling of multiple plot threads are all deftly done. Moreover, the writing itself is extremely accomplished and in every volume there are small, subtle asides written particularly for the more experienced mindset. It is no surprise then that these books have gained their astonishing popularity-like 'Star Wars' (to cross-compare mediums), Harry Potter spans the generational gap in terms of entertainment and overall composition. In 'Goblet of Fire', the most recent and by far the largest of the series, Rowling introduces a whole slew of complications within the wizard-world framework: new characters, new situations, and ominous hints at Dark Lord Voldemort's inevitable resurrection. A Tri-wizard Tournament is held at Hogwarts during Harry's fourth year, and two different schools arrive to present challengers. Meanwhile, the students are forced to adjust to yet another Defense against the Dark Arts teacher (their fourth so far) and Hermione Granger decides to campaign for the benefits of wage-slaves...oops, I mean house-elves everywhere. Harry, Ron et all are getting older, and starting to notice the opposite sex; favorites from previous books also appear, including Sirius Black, Dobby the Elf, and the befuddled Cornielius Fudge. The author has stated that she plans on seven Harry Potter volumes altogether; with that in mind, it is easy to see how pivotal this particular episode is: the introductions have been made, the conflict established. From this point on, nothing in Harry Potter's world will be the same again... Bring on book 5!
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Summary: The Triwizard Tournament
Review: Harry Potter, an orphan goes to Hogwarts, a wizarding school. In the book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry somehow was entered into the Triwizard Tournament which only 7th year boys and girls may join if chosen by the Goblet of Fire. Harry and his friends are curious to know who entered his name into the Goblet of Fire and why?
I liked how the author made a fantasy book into a mystery book, when Harry was picked for the Triwizard Tournament. I also liked how well of a job you she did on describing the words; I had a clear picture in my mind of what happened throughout the whole book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy books and wants to read a well-written book.
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Summary: Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire was GREAT!!!
Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The author of this book is J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year to find out that there is no more Quiddich, but instead there is a Triwizard Tournament. The tournament is only open to the 6th and 7th years, but somehow Harry's name is entered into the Goblet of Fire and he is chosen.
All year long the four different people compete in 3 different tasks. These task include both mental and physical challenges. In the third task something very mysterious happens, could it be Voldermort? Read it to find out!
I really enjoyed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It kept me guessing what was going to happen next and what would happen to Harry and his best friends. J.K. Rowling did a great job bringing all types of readers together to read her great books. I would reccomend this book for all kinds of people and all ages.
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Summary: Rowling really has that X-factor
Review: Like all other Harry Potter books, this one proves to be just as hard to put down as the previous three. It has the same charisma in it's narrative, that certain X-factor that keeps the reader wanting more. One of my favourite things about the Harry Potter novels is the wonderful feeling i get when i'm reading them. How JK Rowling is able to immerse you so well in the world of Harry Potter than you actually feel slightly sad when the book is finished and your dumped back into reality again. This book, is no exception. This book does debase moral values and i will admit, therefore, isn't very good for kids to read. But in my opinion i'd say "who cares?" Sometimes rules have to be broken. And in the case of The Goblet of Fire. If broken rules meant a really enjoyable story, why not? I will admit that there are some loopholes in the plot, but i didn't really notice them. And in the case of a book liek this, where it's main purpose is to entertain, these loopholes are perhaps negligible. :)
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Summary: Great story--but don't ignore the deeper leasons
Review: As with her first three, the fourth of the Harry Potter series is a great read, for adults and children alike. Rowling grabs you, and doesn't ever let you go..emotional highs and lows, magic, tragedy and comedy all nicely tied together with a fast paced story. But she has real things to say to the adult reader. I completely disagree with a recent review which said the only moral to the story was that its okay to cheat, since everyone does. To the contrary, being true to oneself has laways been rewarded in this series, and the current book is no exception. Also, like much great literature, the book is also about literature. Hogwarts is, of course a book--a place of magic hidden fromthe rest of the world, where many things are possible, and some rules need to be broken to keep things interesting. By the way, Rowling's description of prison is so accurate, it makes one wonder who she has been talking to. Prison does eventually leach away one's soul, til you loose all touch with reality. The dementors are real. Can't wait for book five--but what happens when we all finish seven? I anticipate massive withdraw!
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Summary: The most accomplished (and darkest) book in the series....
Review: This is (possibly) my favourite novel in the series and definitely the most accomplished as a piece of literature: it is closer to being an adult novel than any of its predecessors and has quite a complex plot for a "children's" book. It is by far the longest of the books to date which is excellent as it allows the plot to be developed in far greater detail and also allows for deeper characterisation. This gives Rowling the opportunity to describe her world in even greater detail and makes for fascinating reading. However, the book is a lot darker than the others and, at times, is quite creepy and verges on the horrific (notably the chapter in which Harry confronts You-Know-Who (oh okay, Valdemort!)) and I feel younger readers might well be scared by this. Such writing and the length suggest that this book is marketed as much at adults as it is at children. I will not repeat the plot here (as so many others have done that already) but I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though it is darker than the rest. We also see the beginnings of what could be (will be?) a blossoming love interest between Ron and Hermione--or will she choose Harry instead? Or perhaps Cho Chang instead will capture the heart of Harry! Yes, the wizard boys have discovered the opposite sex!We wait with great anticipation and excitement for the next book in order to see the answers to this (and other) mysteries...
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