Oct 23 2008
Jul 21 2007
Author: J.K. Rowling
ISBN: 9780747591054 DDC: 823.914
Book Seven in the Harry Potter series.
See also: LibraryThing ; Heather Anne (spoilers) ; Andrea’s Atrium (Spoiler LADEN) ; Klondar Industries (contains spoilers) ; Things Mean A Lot(some spoilers) ; Answer the call (spoiler Free)
The two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane.
Jul 18 2007
Dir: David Yates
Writ: Michael Goldenberg Based on novel by J.K. Rowling
I don’t remember much of the book. I know that I did read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and I do remember the ending, but a lot of what went on in the middle. No recollection whatsoever. So in a way you could say that I wasn’t faced with comparing the novel and the film. Which is a good thing. And without that comparison I’d have to say that this is a good film. (there are spoilers for the previous books/films below the cut. None for The Order of the Phoenix.)
Tags: 8 Stars, based on book, Daniel Radcliffe, David Yates, Dementors, Emma Watson, family film, flashbacks, Gary Oldman, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, Julie Walters, magic, Mark Williams, Michael Gambon, Michael Goldenberg, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Grint, series, sff, special effects, wizardsApr 11 2007
Yup, that title is totally true, and totally the coolest thing ever. It is a dinosaur named Dragon King of Hogwarts.
And yes, okay, this is old news, but who cares.
Tags: Dracorec hogwartsia, Dragon King of Hogwarts, Harry Potter, ShinyJul 24 2005
Author: JK Rowling
ISBN: 0747581088
SPOILERS for book 5, NOT for this book.
Book six in the series and I really should have reread number 5 before this one but I didn’t. Ah well, I’d say I have plenty of time to read the entire series again before the final book in the series is written and published.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince starts off in the muggle world, with the Prime Minister getting a visit from the wizard world, maybe Tony Blair will get a chance to have a little cameo in the film version, if he stays in power long enough. This allows for a brief recap of the events so far, just to refresh your memory. It also allows the reader to realise that Voldemort and the Death Eaters are having an impact on the ordinary world.
I read it one day, and when it finished I was felt a little disappointed by it, I’m not quite sure. I’ve never thought the writing in any of the books exceptional, but normally the plot is more than entertaining and sweeps you along until the book finishes and you are forced to wait around for the next instalment. In this case however I felt that everything was a little predictable.
As for who dies, well I’m not going to spoil it, but I will say that I don’t think Rowling does a good job of writing death scenes. Sirius was one of my favourite characters, but his death in the last book didn’t really have an impact on me. It is almost skimmed over, and there is a similar feeling here.
Overall the book is readable and entertaining, there are some great touches here and there, but all things considered this is just an okay read.
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Tags: 6 Stars, entertaining, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, series, sffJul 18 2005
If you speak English and watch the telly you’ll probably be aware of the phenomenon that is Harry Potter[1], and you may also be aware of the growing backlash. People giving out about HP & Rowling’s writing. I’m not talking here about religious wierdos who think the books encourage witchcraft and evil satanic practices.
those are subtle seductions, which act unnoticed and by this deeply distort Christianity in the soul, before it can grow properly”
I’ll be the first to admit that the Harry Potter books are not shining examples of literature. The prose is not perfect, Rowling’s style doesn’t make you want to quote passages from it.
Tags: Harry Potter, language, overly critical, religion, religious wierdosFeb 15 2005
No real reason for this round up, just came across a couple of interesting HP-related stories recently. Course a lot of these have been floating around for ages, but I’ve not come across them till now
Like the story of the two-legged dog that may feature in the next film. But there is no mention on Faith the dog’s website, well I didn’t look all that closely though.
Then there is the story about the 300 year old broom business getting a bit of a surge in demand because of their role in the fourth film.
And then there is the issue with the military possibly infringing on copyright.
Tags: Harry Potter, links