Advantages: Clearly presented, intriguing and believable ideas, adds to enjoyment of the Narnia books Disadvantages: Rather too long-winded and over-detailed in places
‘Planet Narnia’ is one of those books whose title kept appearing on my radar a couple of years ago. A recommendation by Amazon, a comment by a friend, a reference in a blog... so, at first skeptical but eventually curious, I put it on my wishlist and was ...
Advantages: Powerful prose that enters the dark side Disadvantages: None
...Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Why read this one? I have read the first instalments in this series of books and the magical tale with its fascinating characters has me hooked. I was eager to continue with the adventures of Harry Potter. ...
Advantages: Vivid characters, exciting plot, unpredictable right to the end Disadvantages: Huge book! Makes it difficult to hold, and the story is slow at times
I remember watching a clip from American TV of the US release of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'. A young girl witha distinct accent finishes reading the beginning and then suddenly exclaims "OK, that's not how it's supposed to start."
Many reade ...
Advantages: Action packed, tackles supposedly "adult" issues. Disadvantages: Little in the way of characterisation. Too many plot twists.
I hate the Harry Potter phenomenon. I hate the merchandise, toys, films and spaghetti. However, I have to concede Rowling has succeeded in doing something many authors can't do. Make my son read and for that I am truly thankful. Being the Worlds Great ...
Advantages: Great story, gripping, Disadvantages: none
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Welcome to the fourth year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, which as always is packed with more adventures than you could shake a firebolt at. The book begins in a creepy old manor house with whispered voices, a muggle and a mu ...
