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Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5 Audio CD) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré, Jim Dale ISBN: 0-8072-2029-9 Publisher: Random House Audio Publishing Group Pub. Date: 21 June, 2003 Format: Audio CD Volumes: 23 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (4984 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Almost Perfect
Comment: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is probably the second best book in the Harry Potter series (after Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) due the the fact that the book's author, J.K. Rowling, seemed to make an extra effort to add more dark emotions to Harry's already troubled and over-burdened mind. In this latest edition on the tale of the young wizard, Harry is again forced to make life or death decisions while attending Hogwarts, but this time, the consequences of his decisions eventually costs the life of one of those closest to him.
Much of the story focuses consistantly on the year long chronicles of Harry's life at Privet Drive, his ride on the Hogwarts Express, his introduction of a new Denfense Against the Dark Arts instuctor, trips to Hogsmeade, etc., but what Rowlings does so much better here is that there seems to be much better interaction between Harry and some of the other students, like Neville, Ginny, and a new character, Luna Lovegood. Sometimes I think Harry's world gets too condensed around Hermione and Ron, so it was refreshing to see other students become active in Harry's life in this installment.
However, I did have a major problem with the Order of the Phoenix near the end of the book. I did not like the way Rowling had Dumbledore patronizing Harry one moment and then imply (through Harry's point of view) that the circumstances leading to the death of a character was Harry's fault. In each book of this series, Harry is bombarded with a series of different conspiracies to lure him out into the open so the bad guy(s) can get him. Yet, Rowling insults our intelligence here by implying that a 15-year old kid is supposed to be on top of it all simply by learning occlumency, a spell that prevents mindreading. My point here is that if Voldemort did not use mind tricks to lure Harry out in the open, he would have tried something else. For Dumbledore to patronize Harry (by DD blaming himself for the tragedy) while Harry was full of guilt, was almost as cruel as the tragedy itself because Harry has no real control over how and when he is going to be attacked.
Even with the questionable behavior on the part of Dumbledore at the book's end, the book had too many good points to have this major annoyance bring it completely down.
Rating: 4
Summary: Why Harry has changed ....
Comment: At first I was surprised at Harry's anger and frustration. Even for a teenage boy they were excessive. Yes, Harry is getting older, dealing with ridicule, and a mean, sadistic teacher, Voldemorts return, etc. But the book clearly points to the fact that the connection between Harry and Voldemort has gotten much stronger. Look at his reaction when he finally makes some contact with Dumbledore, he and Voldemort are very connected. I couldn't help but think that it is Voldemort's anger and temper that has influenced Harry's personality. This is making him loose control so easily. No wonder he is so changed. I think if he continues/masters the lessons Snape started with him, we will probably find him acting more like himself in the next two books. I believe once he learns to block out Voldemort's influence he will be stronger and more in control again.
Rating: 5
Summary: Down Right Amazing!!!
Comment: This book, like the first four, captures the characters emotions of each character. Harry is now aproaching the age of 16, like myself, and I find that J.K. Rowling has developed Harry into a normal teenager. Eventhough Harry has been through so much during his live, he still has the same emotions as any teenager.I feel that if I was in Harrys' situation, I would be feeling exactly what he is feeling in the book. I love this book, mainly because the reader is finding out more about James and Lily Potter. We find out how they were when they were Harry's age. I hope to see more of that in the next book. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a must-read. I highly recommend it.
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Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré ISBN: 0439139600 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 30 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $8.99 |
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Title: Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré ISBN: 0439434866 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 30 July, 2002 List Price(USD): $30.96 |
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Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré ISBN: 0439136350 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 08 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré ISBN: 0439064864 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 02 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré ISBN: 0590353403 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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