Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-4) Book

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by: J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré

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Average Rating: Rating: - Not just a childrens book Isn't it amazing that the more J. K. Rowling writes the better she gets? I have never been a big reading fan, but once I read the first book I was hooked. The first book is an introduction into Harry Potter and his world. Rowling describes the scenes so vividly it is easy to picture his world. She is so good at this that at some times you believe he is a real character. The Chamber of Secrets, 2nd book, is an excellent sequel to an already excellent book. This is Harry's second year at Hogwarts; many of the things that happen in the first book are explained here giving the reader a better understanding of a very understandable book. The third book, The Prisoner of Azkaban, leaves the other two books behind. Harry discovers a great deal abut his past in this book. He discovers that the Dursley's aren't all the family he has left. This book keeps you thinking and choosing sides trying to find out what the real truth is. In the fourth book, the best one up to now, The Goblet of Fire, Harry is faced with a whole new list of obstacles. He is in his fourth year by now and living up to wizarding standards. He meets more people and is faced with the dilemma of whom to trust. Out of the four books this is the longest one, but Rowling continues with her excellent writing and vivid descriptions. It just blows you away. She juggles about five different situations all at once unifying them in the most orchestrated way where you don't believe you are reading a 734 page book. I personally recommend the Harry Potter books to anyone, and everyone. It doesn't matter if you are 10 or 100 years old. If you want to have a good time reading alone or with your family this are the books to read. If you saw the movie and liked it, the books are even better. Rating: - get enchanted As the Harry Potter-hype started a few years ago, I only got to read the books a few weeks ago. Even after Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling started to appear in most conversations within my circle of friends, I still wasn't convinced to read about the adventures of this little wizard who gets all this media attention. During one of my frequent visits to my beloved book stores in town, I overheard a young girl discussing with her mother about which of the HP books they liked the best. The mother sounded like a even bigger fan than her 12-year old daughter. So on the way out, I picked up the British paperback version of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". I took the book with me on my daily train ride to work, and straight from the first chapter, I was hooked to the writing style and the unique atmosphere Ms. Rowling has created in her stories. I regretted that my train ride ended so fast every morning ever since. I finished the first book in 3 days, (which is no time record at all), and picked up the 3 sequels in the same week. I always loved reading, but have never encountered such a page-turner yet! The magic of Ms. Rowling is that she can keep a 9-year old and a 24-year old reading with interest. Haven't seen much writers who can enchant such a broad group of different ages and cultures in the same time. The comparison between the Harry Potter series and The Lord of the Rings seemed unavoidable. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece is also a great reading experience, but to be honest, I enjoyed the Harry Potter books more because of its original reflections towards our own daily life, the humour, the detailed description of everything (from interior decorations at Hogwarts to the magical candy store in Hogsmead), the action and of course all the adorable and less adorable characters in the story. There is the perfect combination of the hero and his sidekicks. The magical threesome (Harry, Ron & Hermione) has concentrated courage, intellect, strong will, loyalty, humour and optimism. They face challenges from dark wizards, nasty professors and dangerous creatures that only exsist in the magical world. They mostly turn out to be the final winner, and the black-white characterisation was quiet obvious. But isn't that a part of the charm of good story telling meant for kids (and sometimes adults as well)? One advice, if you can, read the books in its original language. I've seen the Dutch and the Chinese translations, which contains several pretty remarkable mistakes. This is due to the fact that the translations must be done in a hurry in order to get the books on the shelves asap. Such a shame that quality must compensate in this case! So wake up the 9-year old inside you and take a ride on this magical roller-coaster. You'll get enchanted and longing for more... Rating: - The greatest book ever Wow! What else can i say. These are probably one of the best books I will ever read. Who ever though a childrens book could become so popular for children and adults alike. Harry Potter is the wonderful and magical story of a kid who learns he's a wizard and enters Hogwarts school of Magic. WE meets his aunt, uncle and cousin who are so disguntingly annoying is hilarious. But, as we enter the world of magic we meet many enjoyable and interesting characters. Through these book we embark in a magnificent adventure in which Harry Potter will learn the secrets and dangers of being the kid who destory Voldermont as a kid. J.K. Rowling employs a magnifent writing style that introduces the reader into this wonderful book from which we never want to leave.

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