committedtomemory

Harry Potter book 5

The order of the phoenix was another great HP read. Many had warned me that it was becoming dark, Harry was becoming angry and the main kids were becoming somewhat hormonal.

The book didn't strike me as strongly that way as my reviewer friends made it out. As a matter of fact, I'm continually impressed with the way JKR can weave a tale that both adults and children can enjoy. Of course HP is angry, his elders are putting him in perilous situations and not telling him enough to keep his but safe.

I'm finding the continuing romance between Ron and Hermione to be very fun and realistic. It's just so teen. The guys don't have a clue what to do with themselves and the girls are angry that the guys seem to be snubbing them.

So is snape on Dumbledore's side or on Voldemort's. Still we don't know. I tend to want to believe that he is on Dumbledore's side, but, like Harry, I see evidence that makes me wonder. Very well done.

The new characters introduced to Harry's world were great too. Looney Lovegood, Tonks. Both great characters. I look forward to the two of them unfolding into far more complex characters as time goes on.

Overall, another great work by JKR. Bravo.

posted by dsimom @ 6:01 AM