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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5)
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I have read the Harry Potter septuology in its entirety at least ten times. This book is the turning point and also the most difficult for me to read. For starters, I detest Umbrage that foul woman. In fact I abhor her to the point that on occasion I have skipped from book 4 to 6 just to avoid her.
Order of the Phoenix is a whopping 870 pages. J K Rowling's prose has transformed from being geared toward kids to teenagers, mirroring Harry's own development. In books 1-4, the language is easy enough that despite the length even middle grade kids should be able to read it. Book 5 is more tedious. The themes are darker and tougher to digest. Additionally the students are interested in dating, making the content slightly inappropriate for younger readers.
Prose aside, we see new characters and many developments in the plot lines. We witness how powerful Dumbledore's abilities are the clear distinctions between Voldemort's death eaters and Dumbledore's army. The end makes it challenging for me to finish the entire book even after all these times because I know what is coming. Looking forward to books 6 and 7 which I enjoy much more than this one.
Order of the Phoenix is a whopping 870 pages. J K Rowling's prose has transformed from being geared toward kids to teenagers, mirroring Harry's own development. In books 1-4, the language is easy enough that despite the length even middle grade kids should be able to read it. Book 5 is more tedious. The themes are darker and tougher to digest. Additionally the students are interested in dating, making the content slightly inappropriate for younger readers.
Prose aside, we see new characters and many developments in the plot lines. We witness how powerful Dumbledore's abilities are the clear distinctions between Voldemort's death eaters and Dumbledore's army. The end makes it challenging for me to finish the entire book even after all these times because I know what is coming. Looking forward to books 6 and 7 which I enjoy much more than this one.
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Quotes Brina Liked
“The world isn’t split into good people and Death Eaters.”
― Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
― Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Reading Progress
March 10, 2016
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to-read
March 10, 2016
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March 10, 2016
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0.0%
"Starting later today. My least favorite book in series but necessary none the less."
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March 13, 2016
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Started Reading
March 21, 2016
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21.93%
"Buddy reading with my daughter, she is far ahead of me, using school hours to finally catch up!"
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200
March 30, 2016
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rereads
March 30, 2016
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j-k-rowling
March 30, 2016
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Finished Reading
July 28, 2024
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magic
July 28, 2024
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wizards
July 28, 2024
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witches
July 30, 2024
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25.0%
"It’s been 8 years and I forgot how foreboding the first half of this book is so best to take in small doses. I wanted to finish on Harry’s birthday but it will be belated by a day or two."
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Mar 29, 2016 05:12PM
I think this is the weakest of the Potter books; however, I'd love to know what you think.
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Ivonne there are parts I enjoy but because of professor umbrage I have been known to skip this book and go straight to book 6.
I'd like to go back and read these again. So good.
Angie I've read so many times I've lost count. I'd say go for it. Reason I'm reading this time is because my daughter asked to reread so I'm reading with her
Re-reading it for "your daughter". Yeah, right. ;)
Well, I had to stop. I hate Umbrage. Hate is a strong word but here it applies. I made it to page 250/870 and couldn’t get through with the detention. I read book 6 in a day and a half and explain why there.
