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A review by r_j_setser
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was holding at 3 stars until the last 20%, where it fought determinedly to get that 4th star.
This one induced SO MANY feelings; the biggest one being "frustration". Harry's adolescent attitude drove me up the wall, especially since there was little pushing the story forward besides Umbridge (UGH). And why did it need to be 800+ pages *sobs*?
Overall, I recognize the valuable lore that no doubt sets up the rest of the series, and a lot of my questions about the world were answered in this book. Plus, there were some pleasant scenes that I really enjoyed. Would I read this one again? Probably not. I don't think my blood pressure could handle it. Chamber of Secrets is still my favorite in the series so far, but I am drawn to finish the last two books, so I'll go ahead and give this one 4 stars.
This one induced SO MANY feelings; the biggest one being "frustration". Harry's adolescent attitude drove me up the wall, especially since there was little pushing the story forward besides Umbridge (UGH). And why did it need to be 800+ pages *sobs*?
Overall, I recognize the valuable lore that no doubt sets up the rest of the series, and a lot of my questions about the world were answered in this book. Plus, there were some pleasant scenes that I really enjoyed. Would I read this one again? Probably not. I don't think my blood pressure could handle it. Chamber of Secrets is still my favorite in the series so far, but I am drawn to finish the last two books, so I'll go ahead and give this one 4 stars.