Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Published: 8, July 2000

Author: J.K. Rowling

Book 4 of 7: Harry Potter

Genres: Adventure, Children's, Comedy & Humor, Coming Of Age, Epic, Fantasy, Family Life, Fiction, Friendship, Literature, School, Magic, Teen, Witches, Wizards, Young Adult

Rating: 100/100

Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Goblet of Fire Summary

The Review:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the series by J.K. Rowling, it is a fantastic novel with incredible events and memorable characters. Anyone who hasn't read up to The Goblet of Fire should reconsider their decision, for this is the book where everything changes, and it's difficult not to read the rest of the novels after this.

This book follows Harry's transition into an adult in a more serious tale that brilliantly blends humor and drama. The novel has excellent character development, but one of the main characters will die. When Ron invites Harry to the Quidditch World Cup Final, the book opens with a competition. Ron's father has secured seats thanks to his Ministry of Magic connections, but the celebration is spoiled by some unwanted guests. Later, Hogwarts has another tournament, the historic Triwizard Tournament, in which Harry, despite his age, surprisingly participates.

Simultaneously, as lord Voldemort grows stronger now that his dependable servant, Wormtail, has returned to him, the tone of the novels darkens.

Another fantastic novel, a fitting sequel to the amazing Prisoner of Azkaban, which I adored.

Now, let's talk about something that is confusing, but I forgive it as a reader because it was actually not a bad idea, plus these books are basically intended for kids, and the author just introduced something new to the already expanding universe of Harry Potter, and it teaches the kids some more value of freedom and being born privileged and how to use it in a good way. Dobby now works as a free Elf at Hogwarts, which Harry, Hermione, and Ron discover. They also discover that hundreds of House-elves labor as slaves at Hogwarts. This instantly calls into question credibility. Harry, Hermione, and Ron have all been seen sneaking around Hogwarts late at night. Harry even learns about the underground tunnels in Prisoner of Azkaban. I can't believe they hadn't seen any House-elves during their three years at the school. Until this point, Hermione appeared to know everything there was to know about the institution and its history. Perhaps they were just uninterested and, like many children, had no questions about the domestic assistance that cleaned up after them.

I'm okay with allowing Harry and Ron's characters to explore ethically gray areas, but this setting doesn't feel quite right. Harry, more than Hermione, should have been sympathetic to the suffering of House-elves, given his history. The Dursleys treated Harry like a House-elf when we first saw him in The Sorcerer's Stone, making him to do chores and otherwise keep out of sight. He made a relationship with Dobby in Chamber of Secrets and hence should have had a personal stake in the House-elf debate.

Final Thoughts:

I have to admit that our brilliant author J.K. Rowling has outdone herself once more with another thrilling Harry Potter novel. I finished it in two sittings I couldn't put this story down and couldn't put it down for a second. I also liked the challenging vocabulary since it helped me improve my language abilities in crazy ways and it helped me in my own writing. I hope this post inspires new readers to begin reading the Harry Potter series, and if you enjoy it, you will undoubtedly enjoy Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series, which is also a fantastic series.

This is a really well-written narrative. The individual book, as well as the larger overarching plot. The book was fantastic, and it was definitely my favorite story-wise book I've read thus far. However, Prisoner of Azkaban has superior pacing and more exciting stakes and action throughout, making it the series' greatest overall novel. The evolution of narrative into something more fascinating and dramatic blew me away.

Synopsis:

“'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways ... their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger.'

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Published: 8, July 1999

Author: J.K. Rowling

Book 3 of 7: Harry Potter

Genres: Adventure, Children's, Comedy & Humor, Coming of Age, Epic, Fantasy, Family Life, Fiction, Friendship, Literature, School, Magic, Teen, Witches, Wizards, Young Adult

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The Prisoner of Azkaban Summary

The Review:

Out of the whole Harry Potter series, the Prisoner of Azkaban is by far my favorite! I liked how this novel differed from the others in the series in that instead of Lord Voldemort, Sirius Black is the major nemesis - or so we assume! The conclusion involves one of the series' biggest story twists, and it's ultimately about rediscovering family and belonging rather than combating evil.

Surprisingly, it isn't as intense as the other two. There are no monsters like Fluff or the viper, nor is there much violence. The only terrifying things in here are the Dementors, which are guards and ghost-like things at Azkaban and Hogwarts and are not that scary, but they sometimes do something to Harry and Sirus Black, who is the Prisoner of Azkaban, however, spoiler alert, so no more on this issue.

Unless you're an expert reader, I'd recommend waiting till you're 10 to read this series: parts of it could be too complicated, and there's a lot of action and SOME brutality. Just something to think about.

The notion that Harry Potter is being prepared to meet Hogwarts' greatest opponent grows as the characters in the Harry Potter universe age.

In terms of character arcs and story twists, there is a feeling of repetition across the three volumes, which rely on the intricate connection between the Gryffindor group and the Slytherin camp. But, as far as I can tell, that is the objective of the series.

A moving story with a satisfying finish. When I take a step back and look at it as a Young Adult novel I find it good for readers of all ages and I think it is fantastic.

J.K. Rowling's characters are both amusing and lifelike, and her words have an odd knack of coming to life. One of the best things about the Harry Potter series is that it gets better with each book, and you can see the cunning, convoluted narrative that Rowling has woven, complete with well-placed allusions and deceptively simple clues.

As Harry enters adolescence, the tone of the novel shifts. As a result, the plot becomes more engaging, but also more convoluted and darker.

Harry, unlike the unchanging characters in other novels or series, is growing older and becoming less emotionally stable. The novel continues to appeal to both children and adults, although it contains some terrifying monsters known as Dementors, as well as a lot of emphasis on Harry's parents' deaths.

I feel compelled to mention the Percy Jackson Series here, as I always do when discussing the Harry Potter Series, because these two series featured main characters that grew in age as the series progressed, bringing them much closer to reality and allowing readers to follow them more closely than static characters in other series.

The recognizable, approachable characters are brought to life and come across as extremely lifelike, which is fantastic for kids. In this installment, Harry's friendship with Ron and Hermione takes a new turn. Hermione is being forced to make difficult decisions that will affect Harry and, in especially, Ron, with whom she is always at odds.

Normally, I am opposed to mentioning names from the books I review, but in certain circumstances, I believed it was appropriate to do so, thus it goes as follows: I liked Professor Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, he is a terrific new character who hides a huge hairy secret in the novel, but it also has a good cast of other characters. Professor Trelawney is in charge of Divination research. While Hagrid expresses his admiration for all magical animals. Professor Snape is cryptic, causing you to wonder about his genuine motivations. Cedric Diggory and Cho Chang, who play crucial roles in the series' subsequent installments, are also introduced.

Final Thoughts:

There are a lot of entertaining, unexpected, and thrilling story aspects in this novel. Many components in this novel are not what they appear to be at first glance; I can't say which ones since they are the story's important themes and might spoil it for the reader. The mystery surrounding Lord Voldemort's assassination of Harry's parents is becoming more central, and fresh information is being disclosed. The conclusion, too, was thrilling and dramatic.

Just keep in mind that you'll need to read the prior two books in the series to fully comprehend what's going on. J.K. Rowling has done an amazing job once again with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and how she managed to pull it off with so much mystery and the way she is building up the Lord Voldemort story in the background, which is veiled with hints dropping every now and then and keeps you wondering and worrying about Harry Potter at all times.

Synopsis:

“"Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go."

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far-from-ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss...

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Published: 2, July 1998

Author: J.K. Rowling

Book 2 of 7: Harry Potter

Genres: Adventure, Children's, Comedy & Humor, Coming of Age, Epic, Fantasy, Family Life, Fiction, Friendship, School, Magic, Teen, Witches, Wizards, Young Adult

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The Review:

This is the second novel in the Harry Potter series and it is superior to the first since we have previously met all of the characters. Character development and friendships strengthen in the second novel, and you begin to get close to the young magicians, realizing why this series has such a devoted following.

The novel is exciting and innovative, with a lot of heart. The narrative is densely packed with content, with little to no filler. This is a children's series, yet it's the first time in a long time that I've read a book without skimming through it. There's nothing in it that you'll want to miss!

Author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets is another masterpiece, and I enjoyed it just as much as the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. But this time the party is a little more mature in every manner than it was in the first book; this isn't necessarily a negative thing, but you can see the plot is picking up speed, and the kids will grow into adults in the next few novels, and they will undoubtedly become more powerful than they are now.

It's fantastic for a parent to read with their child because any opportunity to bond over something, especially as they get older, is fantastic.

Adults who did not read this series as children are welcome to participate; they will not be bored. Yes, they're children's novels, but they're written at a level that everyone can appreciate. That's where the true magic happens! I'd want to mention one more of my favorite book series that is practically identical in one respect: anyone of any age may read it: the Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan which I highly recommend in the context of what I'm discussing right now.

I essentially knew what occurred while I was reading the book since I had seen the movie, and while reading you hope certain parts from the book made it into the film. Books, as usual, cannot be beaten when it comes to the details you can conjure up in your mind while reading the words, while movies do not contain everything in order to save time and for a variety of other reasons, therefore I always recommend reading the book first and then seeing the movie. I must clarify that the movies were fantastic for this series, but they couldn't compare to the novels.

Every novel in this series takes place over the course of a year at Hogwarts, which I find fascinating. Every summer, Harry is forced to spend time with his nasty family, and reading about them and how they treat Harry Potter makes my blood boil.

But there is a lesson in it as well; you can learn to live with bullies and yet come out fantastic and not a bitter mess, and there are a lot of nice things to learn, but I believe it is best if you read it for yourself and then comment here. Another thing I enjoyed about it was that he had a place to sleep and eat at such a young age, but many children don't even have a roof over their heads on cold nights, so reading about his condition was a nice sobering experience. Particularly in the first book, where you learn where he sleeps at that place where he is required to be during the summers.

The Chamber of Secrets has so much to offer. The writing is wonderful. This one appealed to me more than the first. This novel holds a particular place in my heart since I enjoyed reading about Harry and his troubles. Things aren't looking up for him. He is being blamed for almost everything. In this one, there was a new teacher. He irritated me because of the way he irritated Harry. Each of the characters is wonderful in his/her own manner and style. The narrative is fantastic and follows the same path as the previous novel in the series.

Final Thoughts:

There's a lot going on with this one but I am not going to tell anything here because I don't want to ruin it for the new readers. But I'd want to share some views with you. I admire Harry and Ron's friendship, as well as Hermione's. It's breathtaking to read about and teaches us to be friends like the good guy cast. Though I do believe we don't get to witness nearly enough of it since there is so much incredible stuff going on all the time. 

J.K. Rowling has accomplished something that only a few authors have been able to accomplish. Reading these books actually educates you in language, which is why parents should introduce such books to their children.

Synopsis:

“"There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year."

Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone.... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.

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