Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
Book Review: OK, but not great
Summary: 3 Stars
I was rather dissapointed with this book. Yes, the book is OK, and some might find it even interesting. I liked it enough to finish the reading but it wasn't a quick read. The biggest problem with Half-Blood Prince is that it is way to long. It would be much more interesting if it had just 250 pages instead of 600. This book is not worth all the hype that has been created around it. I say it is mostly the effect of smart marketing. Once again, the bok is OK, but absolutely not great. Three stars is all that it is worth.
Book Review: More of the same....
Summary: 5 Stars
But I want more!!!!!!
Being in my late 30's, I enjoy these books as if I was 10.
Book Review: This is my favorite of all Seven
Summary: 5 Stars
Its been awhile since I've read the Harry Potter books and I've read all seven of them, more than once. I picked this one back up recently since I wanted to readjust myself with the story since the 6th movie will be coming out this fall. Though I love all seven books, this one by far is my favorite. I do have a romantic streak to me and the addition of Harry's love life in this one was a big push in that factor of making it my favorite. There is not as much action in this one as some of the others, but I enjoyed the backstory on Voldemort and the twist at the end.
I loved the couples in this, particularly Harry and his lady love which I had been hoping for since early in the series. I won't post much more in case people read this who don't want to be spoiled who haven't read this book yet! (though I can't imagine that being!)
I am a mom of one and in my 40's, and I love these books. They are not just for kids but for any age. My son and I read the last 2 books together, so it made for quite a treat for us to share in the same excitement together.
I love J.K. Rowling and will miss Harry and his adventures quite a bit, but am glad she gave us 7 great books to reread over and over.
Book Review: Perfection......
Summary: 5 Stars
In the conclusion, when Harry and Dumbledore are in such peril, listening to Jim Dale's narration brings chills, it is so affecting. I heartily recommend it. Book Review: Really good, but more of a set-up for Book 7
Summary: 4 Stars
Boy am I glad I didn't start this series until all seven books were written! If I didn't have Deathly Hallows sitting on the bookshelf when I finished this book, I'd have chewed my fingernails right off!
Who is the Half-Blood Prince? You'll find out. I was actually thinking it was someone else, so the plot twist was a nice surprise, even if it meant re-thinking one of my favorite characters, although I'm still not sure what to think (which is why I am glad to already be 50 pages into Book 7).
This book is definitely darker and more serious than the previous one, which was darker than the one before. It provides yet more of the background we need to truly understand, along with Harry, just what he's up against in Voldemort and just how important his role is. This is such a credit to JK Rowling as she writes to an older and older audience each time and definitely does not write down to them.
However, the ending, which is quite shocking, raised lots and lots of questions, and so almost felt like a teaser for the next book, which is annoying enough (in a GOOD way, mind you) when you have the next book on the shelf, but I can only imagine how all you poor folks felt who read this when it first came out!