Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter 6) - J.K. Rowling

This is book 6 of 7 in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. The paperback copy was first published in 2010 and is 609 pages long, which I think is very long for a book that is aimed at children. I understand that the kids who have been following Harry Potter since the first book would now be older, and better at reading, but I don't think the books have improved any by becoming longer each time. After all, it was the first book that got everyone hooked and that as a fraction of the size. The Story It starts in the now familiar setting of Privet Drive, where Harry Potter spends his ... more

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is the 6th title of the 7 that comprise the Harry Potter series, written by the acclaimed author JK Rowling. Like the preceding books, it follows the events of an academic year of Harry Potter, and his best friends Ron and Hermione at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I like many others eagerly anticipated the release of this title, and when I purchased my own copy, couldn't wait to read it, and I have to say I was not disappointed. The basic plot of the story is that Harry begins at his 'slaughterhouse' (namely 4 Privet Drive where he lives ... more

This has to be one of my faveourite harry potter books out of the series. Its very gripping I couldn't put the book down until I had read every letter on in the book. So I litterally read for 3 days solid in my spare time. The plot is wonderful like all potter books. With new twists and turns. At this point in the series the story is turning a lot dark. The book will have you fooled to the end. It will make you laugh, cry and smile.I was so involved withb the harry story at this point that I actually screamed out at the parts which I thought was out of order. I recommend this book not only to ... more