Reviews

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

emersongracef's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aman757's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I liked the previous book in the Harry Potter series slightly more, but this one had some interesting points in it too. Part of the book focused on Hermione advocating for house elf liberation, which seems to be symbolic of a larger political meaning. One of the house elves introduced was named Kreature, and he worked in the Hogwarts kitchen at least for a time. There were also some other creatures/fantasy beings introduced that I enjoyed reading about, including trolls and centaurs. There was a new Hogwarts professor introduced also named Sirius Black, who is one of the professors suspected of aiding Voldemort in his return.

Another part of this book was Harry experiencing visions of facing Voldemort, which come to find out later are planted in his mind by Dumbledore to prepare him for a later battle. These visions make his blood boil and bring out feelings of an almost uncontrollable aggression. And then later in the book, Harry actually has his first battle with Voldemort, which ends with him escaping, setting the series up for the next book.

maria60ri's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

carodinges's review against another edition

4.75

🥺😥

brownbagbargainbooks's review against another edition

adventurous

4.0

wagnermelissam's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hgibson_18's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mimster's review against another edition

3.75

Well read - but too much sadism and not enough editing 

brooklynnv's review against another edition

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Development of the plot was really slow in this one compared to GoF and the previous books. A lot of Ron, Hermione, and Harry fighting in this book. Harry ignores explicit instructions from every trusted adult. Harry lashes out every ten seconds. It feels like Umbridge gets off easy.

I felt more of an impact at the writing of Cedric’s death than Sirius’ even though they were both “instantaneous.”

I know the characters have to grow, but it really feels like an in-between story. 

flyingmomo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0