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Summary: Darker but still good
Review: In this fourth and (at this point) last Harry Potter book, the theme seems to focus on maturity. Not only has Harry and his friends showing signs of growing up, but Rowlings has assumed her readers are maturing as well. Easily the darkest of the four novels, this may too intense for the younger readers in the series. The effects of evil are much clearer than in the past novels: the viciousness of Voldemort and other villains are much more pronounced. Also clear is that not all threats come from the truly evil. The forces of ignorance - embodied in particular by Rita Skeeter and the Dursleys - provide another peril that abets the more obvious villains. There is a depth in plot and character (and a page count) that are unusual in a novel aimed towards children. This shows Rowlings's talent and willingness to assume the best in her audience. The nice thing is that her assumption seems to be true.
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Summary: Harry Potter
Review: Lets get this straight right from the beginning. The Harry Potter series is NOT just for young children.
Having read all these books, I rate Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire very well. As far as books go, not many characters have been developed as well as Harry.
Harry is a character who many, young and old can relate to. And to those people who think so, Harry is not evil, but a pretty good role-model for the younger generation to follow. Harry, as a character, is easy to relate to. Rowling has done a magnificent job on Harry here. Most writers tend to focus on the physical aspect of things. Rowling has kept that reaonably simple (Black messy hair, glasses, scar). In fact, what makes Harry special is the way that the reader can see him. The kid who was victimised at school. Spurned by his last remaining family, Harry is a boy who many recognise but few actually know.
In fact, go to your local high school, to the year 7 classroom. You will see your Harrys, Rons and Hermiones. You will also see your Malfoys and Snapes.
It is the magic of the characters, rather than what comes out the end of Harry's wand that brings the book together and gives the series a following. The plot is well thought out, beckoning you to turn the next page. J.K Rowling has said that there is a bit of Harry in her. I'm not surprised, there's a bit of Harry in all of us. In fact, if I was to relate closely to any of the characters in the series myself, it would be Harry. The fact that some young children have called me Harry Potter is another story altogether....(*) (*) Author of review 18 y.o Engineering student.
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Summary: Harry Potter gets better and better
Review: As Harry grows older, this is his fourth year at Hogwarts School, so the level of his books matures and grows in complexity and what they ask of the reader. The previous three were enjoyable, but this was the best so far, complicated, compelling, and charming with a plot that could not be stopped. If you think that that Harry Potter series is just variations of the theme of the first two books, you're selling yourself and Rowling short. Keep with it and make sure you get to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. You won't be sorry!
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Summary: J.K. gets it perfect for the 4th time.
Review: Reluctant as I was to reading the 4th book in the Harry Potter series - also because I knew there wouldn't be another one to follow it immediately, but mostly because of its size - the effort to read through the somewhat slow beginning and to allow myself to be engulfed by the story completely paid off. I was avidly against Harry Potter before I gave in to curiosity and picked up the first book, (maybe because of all the hype that lays around it) but rarely have my instincts had such a pleasant turnout. I immediately became involved with the stories and could not get a rest until I finished the last book. J.K.Rowling deserves every bit of praise she gets for her creation, simply because of the fact that she has the gift to surround you with the story and make you feel like you're one of the characters, while allowing the reader to grow with the story. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" contains all the emotion and adventure that graces the other books but reaches a new level of "maturity", now dealing with more serious subjects such as death and blossoming love (this particular storyline, however brief, is absolutely endearing). 4 thumbs up (hands and feet) for J.K.Rowling, the book and Harry Potter in his 4th year in Hogwarts.
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Summary: By Farthest the Best
Review: I have read all of the Harry Potter books that have been published in the series so far. I just finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and I thought that it was the best I have read so far. The intesity of this book is wonderful. I couldn't put it down. The mystery and suspense throughout the Triwizard Tournament that Harry is forced into, is unreal. I was shocked at Harry's inhuman courage as he fought Lord Voldemort and I can't wait to find out more in the next book.
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Summary: Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, Best Harry Yet?
Review: This saga of Harry's life starts off with Harry returning to Hogwarts for his fourth year. Although, he makes a special stop before he embarks to school once again, to the World Quidditch Cup. Harry is very excited to see his favorite sport played by the professionals and spedning time with his school friends Ron and Hermoine. After the tournament is over, they head off to school and start another year at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. But there is something special about this year, they are holding the triwizard tournament which three of the top wizard schools in the world come together to have a magical Olympics. Each school is allowed one person to be chose, by placing all their names in a goblet. After all the names are placed within the goblet, it normally spews out three names, one at a time. But since Harry Potter is there, nothing can ever be normal again. The hat spits out the first three names and to everyone's astonishment, another comes out, guess who it is, its none other then Harry Potter. They all compete in the tournament, and go through all of the s tages. Although, on the last stage, Voldermort appears and ruins the triwizard tournament. His grude upon Harry is to great to keep him away from it but has Harry matured enough in the four years to kill him once and for all? This book was a well written book, although there was quite a bit of dialogue, it was still entertaining. I do not recommend this book to the younger readers for there is a little profanity, and many of the parts of this 734 page book can be boring at times.
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Summary: great book!
Review: I just finished reading this book and I have to tell you that it was really good. Also that it was as good as any other harry potter book. It had a good climax and the author knew what she was doing.
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Summary: I would hate to say converted - but I guess I am
Review: I have found myself completely hooked my Harry Potter. The first three books really sparked my interest, but this 4th book caused me to break out into emotional outburst and say a few words that I cannot type here. More than the others, this book pulled me into an emotional attachment with the story and seeing that "He-who-must-not-be-named" is returning to power had me shaken. It didn't help that I went outside, after five hours of non-stop reading, too see that it was dark, gloomy, and foggy outside my apartment. Be prepaid to spend some time if you start reading this book because you won't want to stop unitl you are finished, and if you are like me, you'll be wishing the 5th book was out already.
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Summary: Very good, but not my favorite
Review: I've read all 4 Potter books. This is definitely not the best one, but if you have read all of them, you'll enjoy it. I prefer the second and third ones. IÂ'm already waiting for the 5th.
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Summary: I've read them all, and this is by far the best; excellent!
Review: In the fourth book of the 7-part Harry Potter series, we find out many things that J.K. Rowling left us asking in the first three book. In this book, you'll find out many things, like competition at the Quiditch World Cup, A Triwizard Tournament (you have to read) and the sad good bye to one of the main characters. We'll also find out what Lord Voldemort is up too, and (hint) he wants Harry, now more than ever, dead. Plus, there is the regular year of Hogwarts, including some new teachers, exams, classes, and the evil proffessor Snape. In this story we will also have are three friends; Harry, Ron, and Hermione having some disputes and, dare I say, ending their friendship. You'll have to find out. Malfoy is as bad as ever, and for some odd reason, Harry's scar is hurting terribly. You'll have to read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, book 4, to get an answer to all your questions. And, though long, this book flies by faster than any of the others, because it is too good to put down. I found my self reading almost constantly, wanting to find out what would happen next. Anyway, this an excellent book, and in my opinion, the best out of the four. Harry Potter fans, you must read this, not only because it's good, but because the 5th book, Harry Potter and the Phoenix Sun? (heard a rumor) is coming out in 2002. Well, that's my piece, C-ya
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