Advantages: Unmissable story, possibly the backbone of the upcoming war! Disadvantages: Resembles a large brick, not good when carrying around
...end of Book 4, with Harry Potter the soul witness to Lord Voldemort's return to strength. But the wizard newspaper 'The Daily Prophet' has made him out ot be an attention-seeking psycho. Nobody in their right mind is going to believe the feverish testamony of a fourteen-year-old boy and his eccentric old headmaster Dumbledore, when the Ministry of Magic (sort of wizard government) says one's a pathological liar and the other is going senile.
The ... ...surviving relatives, the obnoxious Dursleys, Harry is led to believe that his parents died in a car crash. However, the letter inviting him to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry reveals he is no ordinary boy. He is a wizard, and what is more he is famous the world over for defeating Voldemort, for at the age of one, the curse that should have killed him was deflected off him, leaving Harry with his lightning scar, and Voldmort barely ...
e_coleuk 20.07.2005
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Advantages: Brilliant continuation of an excellent series. Disadvantages: As Stephen Fry puts it, "it is heavier than a small fridge."
***INTRODUCTION***
The Harry Potter series is by far my favourite literary work; I started reading HArry Potter from the release of the first book and have been an adoring fan of JK Rowling and her work ever since. Harry Potter is a wizard, and narrowly escaped being killed by his arch-nemesis, Lord Voldemort when he was a baby. This infamous dark wizard murdered his parents, which was essentially his downfall as the sacrifice of Harry's mother ... ...School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione are studying to become esteemed witches and wizards. They have a variety of teachers for subjects such as charms, transfiguration, defence against the dark arts, and potions to name a few. This book (number 5 in the series) takes up where book 4 left off, with the reincarnation of Lord Voldemort.
***THE CHARACTERS***
I've said it before and I'll say it again. The ...
Hardyhardnut 29.01.2006
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Advantages: Easy to read, engaging, great characters Disadvantages: Not as good a story as some others in the series
...the release of the latest Harry Potter novel. Shops across the country were open at midnight on Saturday 21 June so that all the kiddies, and their parents, could get their grubby little hands on the fifth instalment in the reported seven-book series, as soon as it was released.
A three-year delay since the publication of the last book in the series, The Goblet of Fire, has seen expectations built up uncontrollably, deliberately or not, I cannot ... ...the conclusion of that novel. Harry Potter, now 15, and awaiting his Fifth year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, is back at home in Privet Drive, once more at the mercy of his reluctant adopters, the Dursleys. (Now, if none of this is making sense, stop right here. If you haven’t read the first four books then go and do so, now – there’s far too much complex continuity and back story for you to catch up now.)
Harry ...
Crazy-Christian 25.06.2003
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Advantages: Absorbing read Disadvantages: Bit big and long for some kids / ages...
...all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year will turn his world upside down…”
Not the best synopsis, but let’s face it – this book was a winner when it was only in it’s suggested phase. Wow, wow and thrice wow. The fifth instalment of the wonderfully successful series by J K Rowling about a young boy who finds out his true self when he’s 11, and is thrust into the parallel world of wizards, witches, spells, potions and giants! ... ...pressures of the looming exams, Harry is also dealing with something of which he has no real knowledge – because his friends, and family (Sirius – his Godfather) are hiding something from him, trying to protect him. The Order of the Phoenix has re-established once again, it’s aim to fight He Who Must Not be Named, and protect Harry Potter at all costs. . As each term at Hogwarts progresses, the Ministry of Magic’s meddling in the running of Hogwarts ...
Lightpants 08.02.2004
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Advantages: Something to do Disadvantages: Failed to keep me captivated
...include much background information to Harry Potter as it will just sound like I’m droning on and on and repetitive for those that have read my previous op’s. Unsurprisingly, the book again opens up with Harry staying with his only living relatives, the Dursley’s during his Summer Holiday. Harry has never enjoyed coming back here because the Dursley’s never hid the fact that they thought looking after Harry was a burden and ... ...wizard in the world and Harry had no knowledge of where he might be or when he would come and try to kill him again. What made it worse though was that he knew that his two best friends were keeping a secret that involved him but due to circumstances, they were unable to provide him with any information.
Feeling annoyed, bothered and upset one night, Harry went for a walk to think. On his way back he bumped into his cousin and had momentarily forgotten ...
Cici_Ying 09.09.2003 (13.09.2003)
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Advantages: Everything! Disadvantages: Nothing really, though in hardback this book is very heavy!
...lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. "It is time," he said, "for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything."
Harry Potter is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about ... ...- Number Four, Privet Drive. Harry is upset and angry about the death of one of his classmates in the last term at Hogwarts, and his cousin Dudley sees fit to tease him about it. Dudley plays a large role in one of the earlier chapters, when Dementors descend upon the peaceful Muggle suburbia, and begin to terrorise Harry's bloated cousin. Harry uses magic to ward off the dementors, meaning he soon receives a letter from the Ministry of Magic calling ...
amytheduck 08.07.2007
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Harry Potter is, as surely everybody now knows, a young wizard who attends Hogwarts School for witches and Wizards. He is, however, not just any young wizard teen. He is the only person to have survived a direct attack from the most feared wizard of his age, Lord Voldemort; he is the boy who lived. First killing his parents, Voldemort turned his wand on Harry, only to feel his spell backfire and destroy his own body. Harry was left with a scar on ... ...first book six years ago. Harry Potter has become the children’s fiction phenomenon of the last decade, prompting comparisons with C.S.Lewis and even Tolken. Rowling has created a surprisingly engrossing fantasy universe that revolves around the guarantee that pretty much everyone who reads her books wishes they could go to Hogwart’s School for Young Wizards. This, the fifth instalment of the series, has been delayed for over a year, ...
jammy_mint 05.08.2003 (06.08.2003)
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Advantages: funny, great plot Disadvantages: first 200 pages a bit boring
If you’re as obsessive about Harry Potter as I am, you’ll be well aware that the fans of J.K. Rowling’s hit series of novels had to wait three years for the fifth installment; “Harry Potter and the Order Of the Phoenix”.
Book Four, entitled “Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire” was published in July 2000, and in the time that passed between then and June 21 2003 (the release date of Book 5), I heard all ... ...The 766-page epic adventure of Harry Potter and friends’ fifth year at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry had been so hyped up, surely it couldn’t live up to immense expectations?
Well, no, really it couldn’t. The book was publicised so much that it would have been virtually impossible to be as good as expected. But, all in all, it was worth the wait, and still is a gripping read.
So, on June 21st of this year, I was faced ...
Simmer 07.07.2003
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Advantages: It isn't by Jilly Cooper Disadvantages: It isn't by George Orwell
I started reading the new Harry Potter book whilst on a number fifty-two bus, but I didn't unwrap it from it's crinkly little plastic bag and just throw myself in. I kept it in the bag, hidden from the world, for a few minutes, and then read a chapter. Then I put it back. And let the first chapter swill around, savouring the flavour that a fever of anticipation had caused. I'm not one to bath in fever pitch anticipation but even I had to admit: "the ... ...5 meanwhile, the actions of Harry almost happen out of necessity. Hence the old adage of 2+2 being 5 comes in when he gets punished for what is, inherently, a good thing. They describe him as getting off on "a technicality", but the technicality happens to be the overriding point - mens rea and all. The old phrase "get the specifics sorted and the rest will sort itself out" seems appropriate. As I recently wrote on a message board, I am almost tempted ...
bigbtommy 24.07.2003
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Advantages: I still enjoyed the story Disadvantages: Big anti climax
...the fifth book in the Harry Potter series, is nothing I have witnessed before. JK Rowling said she felt under real pressure to write the book, and at times she found it very difficult. I wondered whether the book would live up to the previous four, or would she have rushed too much to provide the magical tales she has before. Before it was even released, we knew that one of the characters would be killed off, and the odds changed on a daily basis ... ...this will be my last Harry Potter opinion........at least until 'The Prisoner Of Azkaban' comes out on film!!!! I was still reading the fourth book in the series 'Goblet Of Fire' until the end of August (my pile of books to read is threatening to take over the landing at the top of my stairs!), so the growing excitement of devoted Harry fans passed me by when the release date neared throughout June, and I always worry that the idea created by the ...
nicanddarrell 15.09.2003
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Advantages: Many fresh ideas are rolled in. Disadvantages: The weakest book in the series.
...the unprecedented success of the Harry Potter series, children’s novelist J.K. Rowling has good reason to be in shock. Rarely has fictional literature been met with such hype and hysteria. In the most recent instalment of the seven part series, which was released on June 21 this year, Rowling proves that she still possesses a flair and wit that will no doubt keep readers captivated for generations to come. On the day of reckoning it didn’t matter ... ...hands on a copy of Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix. Rowling’s story writing has captured an entire generations imagination. By now her books have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and been translated in over thirteen languages. And it doesn’t stop there. She has triumphed not only in literary circles but also in Hollywood, with the feature film productions of Harry Potter & The Philosophers Stone and Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets ...
sargonau 21.07.2003
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Advantages: The wait is finally over and some important questions are answered Disadvantages: Quite a few tiresome passages instead of action; no idea how long until the next instalment
...read Books I-IV in the Harry Potter series is looking for primarily one thing in the pages of "The Order of the Phoenix": answers (oh, and some good action, yes). Why did Lord Voldemort, the most evil wizard ever to have risen to power, try to kill Harry as a baby-leaving him orphaned and sporting a prominent scar on his forehead? How did his parents come to have so much gold stashed away, essentially securing his financial future? What is greasy, ... ...the end of the novel, Harry finally gets a few answers. But they come at a terrible cost.
In "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" author J.K. Rowling once again proves herself a gifted storyteller. She presents a thrilling tale that's more mature and psychologically-driven than any of the previous ones in the series (and one that may not be suitable for readers under 12). Her extraordinary eye for detail brings the wizarding world to life ...
tastebud 26.06.2003 (30.08.2003)
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Advantages: Entertaining. Enjoyable. Heroic. Examines emotions and politics. Disadvantages: Plot a bit thin. Not as fast-paced as earlier books.
Harry Potter. Have you heard much about him lately? Have you read the odd opinion about him? I thought so. The release of the fifth instalment of J. K. Rowling’s immensely successful Harry Potter series brought new levels of hype to our already hype-ridden world. Usually I can’t see what all the fuss is about, but this time, having read the previous Harry Potter tales, I joined in with the excitement. So much so in fact that I bought my copy of “Harry ... ...first read the first four Harry Potter books (in the space of a few weeks) and the waiting has been at times almost excruciating, especially given the amount of hype that this latest release has received. Secrecy was (fortunately) well maintained prior to the release date, and I’ll certainly try not to spoil anything for future readers and hence won’t be giving a blow-by-blow analysis of the plot. However I will try and elaborate slightly on the ...
timmyotoole 25.07.2003
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Advantages: We get to find out the next instalment of Harry's adventures Disadvantages: Not as exciting as I'd hoped
...the purchase) of my new Harry Potter book, ordered some 6 months previously on Amazon at half price (£8.49 compared to the usual price of £16.99 for a hardback). I don’t normally buy hardback books, but this reduction, even when postage was added on, seemed like a bargain, especially when I had been waiting some two years to read the fifth instalment of Harry Potter’s life at Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft.
Just to give you ... ...for the past few years, Harry Potter is a teenage wizard. The orphaned Harry was unaware of his special powers until, aged eleven, he was plucked from his unhappy childhood home with his aunt and uncle and taken to Hogwarts school where he learns how to be a proper wizard and makes some great friends, including his closest friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Grainger. Harry also learns that he has an enemy: Lord Voldemort, the dark wizard, who killed ...
Pumpkin 04.08.2003
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Advantages: Gripping, enjoyable, and it's HARRY POTTER! Disadvantages: Unsatisfying ending
...year, and this book sees Harry in his fifth year.
If you have been living under a rock, the Harry Potter series is about, you guessed it, Harry Potter! Up to the age of eleven, he had no idea he had any magical powers. Then, on his birthday, a half-giant comes and whisks him away from his miserable existence at his aunt and uncle’s house, into the strange new world of Hogwarts, a wizarding school. He is famous throughout the wizarding community ... ...Book 5 sees Harry spending a typical summer at his Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia’s home in Little Whinging, where he is treated like a piece of shit, cut off from the wizarding world, as usual. An incident leads to Harry facing a court case, where he realises that things have changed dramatically since he left Hogwarts for the summer.
The end of Book 4, The Goblet Of Fire saw the return of Voldemort, whom Harry fought with and killed Harry’s friend ...
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