Reviews

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

malhigh's review against another edition

5.0

wow oh wow. in that next to last chapter, you can literally feel the pain harry is feeling.

laura_l95's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

ciennaw's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

5.0

likaa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

patriciaanne89's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

bre2's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.75

mariapds's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

kmallinson93's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

thealtjoker's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

amycanread_'s review against another edition

5.0

Harry is left fuming in the dark for most of this book: No wizarding contact all summer RIGHT after Voldemort returns, no access to what the Order is up to, most of the school thinking he’s a liar, Dumbledore avoiding all contact, unable to talk to Sirius, even Quidditch is taken away from him.

Poor kid can’t catch a break. He’s trapped at Hogwarts with Umbridge who is probably as bitter and cruel as Voldemort, and Snape despite his nuances and his personal sacrifices is also bitter and cruel.

I believe that it’s this restrictive environment that festers all this teen rage and recklessness in Harry and it’s what allows Voldemort to take advantage of this, and ultimately lure Harry into the Department of Mysteries which leads to Sirius’ death. Devastating.

Dumbledore finally realizes what it cost to keep Harry the child protected from the weight of the prophecy, and reveals the truth to Harry “the one with the power the Dark Lord”. And so begins the end game!!!