Fantasy Books > F Fantasy Books > J. K. Rowling

Advantages: Amusing and imaginative
Disadvantages: None of the creatures are actually real

Brilliant book! Lots of laughs and a fabulous resorce for those who need referance for the books and fanfiction writing. Amusing anicdotes from 'Ron', 'Harry' and 'Hermione' keep you laughing the whole way through. Huge numbers of new though up creatures; each with their own ministry rating and an acute explanation of the beasts classifacation and features. The book, opened by a note by Albus Dumbledore himself, leads you through a glimpse to the ...
...come charging out of your local woodland. Failing that, it does give you the referances for where you can be likely to spot creature such as dragons or those that preferto spend their time in the trees. However, I did find the places where you might find giants extreamly useful. For, who knows? You might need to avoide them someday! ... Read review

Advantages: What A BOOK!
Disadvantages: The introduction is a little draggy

Eragon is a masterpeice - A tale Paulini should be incredibly proud of. Not only because it has spun to the forefront of the fantasy world, but because it is, in my opinion, better than most books written. Move over, Potter. Move over... Everyone, make room for this debutante author. Paolini has not only established himself as a yarn-spinner, he has done it in style, with fireworks and such... If you don't believe me, then read for yourself! Then, ...
...fan of any book can recognise what a good read this is. I'm off for another read... I can't wait until the third one is out. If you would like more details about Eragon and the rest of the Inheritance trilogy, visit www.alagaesia.com buy the book.... ... Read review

Advantages: Great
Disadvantages: ...Perhaps TOO great...

...spellbinding last installment to the Harry Potter series that has left the world breathless, satisfied and in mourning - because there will be no more Potter books to come. If you haven't read this book I'm not giving anything away but the shock-thrill end keeps readers on their toes. This book is something special. Also, in this book it really is noticeable that the Harry Potter books have increased in reading age to keep aligned with the target ... Read review

Advantages: The movies made from the books are awesome
Disadvantages: The books are utterly boring

...to write could well be the last words i write because after this I'll probably have to go into hiding. But i thought the lord of the rings trilogy are the most boring books i've EVER read. Okay yeah the concept is great and the movies are probably my favourite movies of all time but the books where so dull i just couldn't finish reading them. I forced myself to finish the fellowship of the ring and I got half way through the two towers and I thought ...
...myself. Give me the films over the books anyday, the movies cut out all the dross and string of bad characters. Seriously guys save yourself hours and hours of talk about landscape and green hills and pretty flowers and silly songs just watch the movies and enjoy it dont touch the books they're no good. ... Read review

Advantages: Great childrens book that adults will enjoy as well
Disadvantages: not as dark as the other books

Great Childrens book that you can read over and over again. I actually saw the movie before reading the book and I remember thinking there's no way the book can be as good as the film. But i was pleasantly suprised, the book was very well written, it goes into enough detail without being boring and its got a very light hearted feel to it. I think all kids will be able to identify with this book, as all kids at some stage wish they were wizards ...
...the adventure of starting at a new school and making new friends are all things that children will enjoy reading about. There's enough mystery in the plot to keep first time readers guessing. I enjoyed this book so much after reading it I made sure I always read the books before watching the movies and for me thats saying alot about a book! ... Read review