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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

115 reviews

mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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jhbandcats's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is where the series starts getting dark and characters start dying. This is where JK Rowling really starts showing how much she’s grown as an author. This series is fabulous; I’ve read the books over and over and they’re always fresh.

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eliyalden's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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sophie42's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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coffeeatthebeachwoodcafe's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

it was slow to start but it got really good near the end? it isn’t my favorite of the series but not my least favorite!

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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

I was excited to dive back into the wizarding world with this installment, because I feel like this is the first big action Harry Potter movie, and it is where the story really takes a dark turn. This book picks up with the gang entering their fourth year at Hogwarts. When they arrive at school, they discover that this year Hogwarts gets to host the Tri-Wizard tournament: a school year long event in which one student from each competing school is selected to compete in a series of magical challenges. Through some malevolent force, Harry's name gets entered into the Goblet of Fire, despite being too young to compete, and Harry once again finds himself trying to prove himself and protect those he loves from he who will not be named.
I loved this book way more than I anticipated. I was on the edge of my seat, waiting for the next scene, even though I knew what was coming! This book is filled with action, but it also starts to show how the Hogwarts gang is growing up. I loved seeing Harry struggle with his first crush, and I really enjoyed seeing everyone's excitement and apprehension about the Yule Ball. Harry might be trying to save the wizarding world from an evil force, but he is still just a kid. This book definitely felt so much darker than the rest of the series, because it highlights the unforgivable curses.

We have heard about wizards that have been murdered by Voldemort and his following, but this is the first time we actually see it happen. I was devastated by Cedric's death and heartbroken for the things I know are coming.

I did really enjoy the premise of the Tri-Wizard tournament. I think it was a fun break from the normal school year and allowed us readers to explore the magical system in a new and competitive way.
I cannot wait to continue the series!

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