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August 24, 2005
Six
This morning I finished book 6 of the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I would have read it much sooner, however when we bought the book I was already in the middle of another novel.
I enjoyed book 6 just as much as I did the first five. Since J.K. Rowling is very descriptive in her writing, I feel as if I am experiencing Hogwarts firsthand. Rooms and students are vividly pictured in my mind as well as classes, teachers, and Quidditch matches. Ahh, if only there really were a Hogwarts …
Posted by tami at August 24, 2005 1:46 PM
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Okay, I'm a Potter virgin. Tell me why I would like these. I tend to read stuff after it's been out a while, but I keep hearing people say they love these books.
Posted by: gw at August 24, 2005 8:58 PM
GW: this was a great review left on Amazon, so I just copied it here.
Reviewer: "purelyjoy" (Hong Kong SAR)
Harry Potter has lived a dismal life with his aunt and uncle, the Dursleys. He sleeps in a closet and has never had a birthday party or Christmas presents. Even worse, he has to endure life with his horrible spoiled cousin, Dudley. Then on Harry's eleventh birthday, things change when a letter arrives, (by owl), inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Suddenly Harry finds himself among friends, learning about potion-making and magic-wand waving and broomstick riding. There're chocolate frogs and Every Flavor Beans and a three-headed dog and Quidditch-a game better than soccer. Also, Hagrid, a lovable gamekeeper who befriends Harry; Hermione Granger, a witch who's read all the school books and knows all the rules; and there's Ron Weasly, Harry's best friend who has quite a legacy of his own to fill. Hogwarts treats him well, even with the abomidable Malfoy's mean tricks or Professor Snape's obvious hatred of Harry. The soon Harry finds himself in the middle of a mystery at Hogwarts, and together with his two new friends, embarks on adventures he never dreamed possible.
The book is engaging with its imagery, humor, plot twists and real-life child problems. The book doesn't only appeal to children but adults as well. She's a master on fantasy. She really can, with no difficulty at all, think herself back to 11 years old. You will love the whimsical descriptions, humorous quotes and the fun characters.
Posted by: Tami at August 25, 2005 9:31 AM
Hmmmmm, does sound good. Maybe I'll pick it up in eBook format (a lot easier on the hands!).
Posted by: gw at August 25, 2005 8:31 PM