Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
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Got the last 2 HP books they were in excellent condition I like doing business at Amazon 2008-10-15




Didn't live up to the standard set by the previous books
Bottom Line: Loaner (unless you have to have it for your collection)
I have to say I was disappointed in many things about this book.
First and foremost, it didn't grab my attention at the initial start of the book, like the previous books had.
Then, the insertion of the flashbacks at the first third of the book I felt was, confusing. Added to that, they seemed to drone on a bit longer than they needed.
Thirdly, the relationship between Harry and Dumbledore seemed to suddenly turn in another direction..which didn't feel 'true' to me based on the relationship portrayed in the previous installments..and it also added to the 'overness' of the book.
Then, we add in the relationship between Harry and Ginny, which was the all time most forced thing in this book, for me. It didn't feel right, didn't make any sense, on any level. It felt like a hasty move to shove another love scenario into the story. And then Ron and Hermione are supposed to like each other? I didn't get that either. There wasn't any or enough foundation laid for any of it, to me. It would have been far more interesting had Luna taken a romantic interest in Harry..now there's a chick who could have turned him every which way but loose.
All and all, it felt like, a book written by an author who might be perhaps 'over' this entire series and its characters.
2008-10-13




Can't say enough
My own opinion is that J.K.Rowling is a Gifted author. This entire series of books is so brilliantly written. I think it says volumes that the Harry Potter books and movies have captured children and adults of all ages, all faiths, all nationalities. I think there are never enough books that bring home the message of acceptance, tollerance and standing up for your beliefs and values. I've read them all multiple times and will continue to read them time and time again. 2008-10-08




Breath Taking
My opinion on this book is it's a "turn the page book", it's always has action on every page. I wouln't read until you can get it but when you do get old enough I'd read it if I were you. J.K. Rolling did a very good job writing this book. 2008-10-06




the begining of lord voldmort is revealed.
this harry potter book takes you way backm to lord voldmorts beginning. see how true evil is created in this awesome harry potter book, and also see how true evil can be destroyed. this book is awesome. i recomend it to everyone. 2008-09-26

