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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jul 16, 2005
Pros: More mature writing, Harry's not cranky anymore
Cons: Disconnected plot, more death
Summary: There are no major spoilers about The Half-Blood Prince in this review. There are spoilers here if you haven't read earlier Harry Potter books. If you don't want to know about the plots of earlier Harry Potter titles, don't read ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2007
Pros: The toast to "Parry Otter"
Cons: Story and characters are losing their magical touch
Summary: Again, the writing grew inferior after Book 4. And the showdown with Voldemort is the only thing keeping Harry Potter's stories alive. If it wasn't for ol' Voldy, the stories would be biting the dust. At least in Book 5, the prophecy is revealed - ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2006
Pros: seems to be setting up the next book, funny, well written
Cons: not as good as the other books, not enough action
Summary: Warning!!! all things written in italics may contain minor to major spoilers!!! DO NOT read them if you don’t want the book spoiled!! I will also try to put a chunk of white space above and below any paragraphs that contain major ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2006
Pros: Ron and Harry finally get girlfriends.
Cons: Of all people to die why that one?
Summary: She does it again with the wonderful world that appeals to people of all ages in the sixth installment of the seven promised books. Through a case of dumb luck I got my hands on the English version the way it was intended completed with the odd spelling ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 31, 2005
Pros: This is a book marking a major change in the Potter world.
Cons: I found nothing. The plot works smoothly with the last book. A great continuation.
Summary: My personal reflection. I admire a writer for their skill to weave a great tale that draws me into that world. I like to forget about the narrator and feel the characters. This is the way J.K.R has made me feel after I read this captivating ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 31, 2005
Pros: Great Info on Voldemort and his life. Character Depth for Draco Malfoy and Snape.
Cons: Some ideas badly presented, too much romance, not enough story and a Cliff Hanger!
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General Overview Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 2005
Pros: Begins to wrap up the whole series... Best book yet
Cons: sad ending...
Summary: Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince... the best of the series and the best of all books. What a year at Hogwarts Harry had! Back to Hogwarts we go! In his 6th year at Hogwarts Harry makes an amazing comeback! Preparing for N.E.W.T.S., their ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2005
Pros: The new potions were great and the Quiddich World Cup was exciting!
Cons: I didn't like the ending but I think it was appropriate.
Summary: This is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. The characters are the familiar Harry, Hermione, and Ron but they are older. Harry turned 16 in this one and he is not as annoying as in earlier books. But he is a little wiser. With the help of a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2005
Pros: Way better than Order of the Phoenix
Cons: Despite the 672 pages, the book felt as if it moved too fast. Sketchy.
Summary: Harry Potter is older, wiser, and has yet more mysteries to solve. I was actually pretty excited about the newest Harry Potter and had my friend buy me a copy. The first time I read it, I didn't really take things in; I was too excited about reading ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 19, 2005
Pros: Not all the bad...
Cons: ... very predictable, action sequences not as good as in the previous books
Summary: Well okay, there’s no half-baked potato in this book. But there is a lot is snogging, in fact that word is chronically overused in this book. But first… Background If you’re not familiar with the Harry Potter books, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 11, 2005
Pros: Teen angst gone, Not too long, not too short
Cons: Hermoine's Attitude, A death, Draco's Attitude, Snape
Summary: Now, before I get started, let me say that this was a great book. It's not too long, but not too short and has a nice comfortable plot. That being said, let us move on. The beginning seemed a little slow for me, but it was the same way for the Goblet ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 5, 2005
Pros: plot, events, characters, conflicts, detail, emotion
Cons: Repeat of the last book, perhaps?
Summary: Mild Spoiler For 6 Mild-Large Spoiler for 1-5 This book starts off with a rather confusing twist. The first chapter offers a lot of insight into how the Wizarding and Muggle world work together, but at first it's confusing as to how it works in with ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 4, 2005
Pros: Harry finally matures
Cons: If I told you and you haven't read it, I'd be killed
Summary: I’m not going to pretend the big revelation in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was nearly as shocking as it’s made out to be. Honestly, while it was certainly shocking enough, it was still a bit of a letdown. The only reason anyone wouldn’t be ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 24, 2005
Pros: An average, but meaningless work for young adults.
Cons: That's not much of a pro.
Summary: It’s time to return to the adventures of Harry Potter, and if there is nothing else particularly noteworthy about ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’, it at least becomes interesting as the book most written by external pressures, marketing ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 20, 2005
Pros: Turns the previous five books into one long mystery
Cons: Does not stand alone, only makes other books more interesting
Summary: For my 100th review, I wanted to write something that would melt into a sea of mediocrity rather then something that stands out merely because it is the first review on some unusual object. Generally I try to stay away from stating my opinions on fiction ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 16, 2005
Pros: Well you know you should...
Cons: ...if I have to read one more quidditch chapter, I will turn into a gnome.
Summary: There is a grim compulsion to read the latest of JK Rowling's massive epic Harry Potter. My copy of book 6, The Half Blood Prince has been sitting beside my bed for some weeks waiting to be read but each time I looked at it I inwardly ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 10, 2005
Pros: Some good mystery, interesting plot, written well, descriptive, interesting,
Cons: flawed and dumb at times, similarities to previous books, conclusion to mysteries
Summary: NOTE: This is my first book review. Any suggestions on how to improve on book reviews are appreciated. I’m definitely not a big Harry Potter fan. I think the books are o.k. While I think they’re good books, I don’t think they’re that good. I think ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 8, 2005
Pros: Dumbledore, Harry's improved demeanor, teenage dynamics, Voldemort's backstory, Snape
Cons: not much Hagrid or Fred and George, Ron's behavior obnoxious at times
Summary: I have loved books ever since I can remember. I couldn’t learn to read fast enough; I virtually inhaled books from the age of four, causing a maddening overflow from the shelves filling the hallways of our house. I ordered enough books from the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 7, 2005
Pros: Great writing, another brilliant installment
Cons: It's all build up to the 7th book
Summary: I'm a PotterHead, I'll admit. I know it's not the coolest thing to be, but I love everything J.K. Rowling puts out. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is no exception. There is more character development and the plot is good. At 650-so pages, Miss ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 6, 2005
Pros: answers, Quidditch is back!, mystery, wide open ending
Cons: the wait for the final book, wide open ending
Summary: As this generation gradually converts to more advanced technology, books seem to take the back seat a lot of times. British author JK Rowling really hit the jackpot when she started writing the Harry Potter books in her Scotland home. Starting as a ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2005
Pros: It was a Harry Potter book...
Cons: Very thin in plot/mythology/originality. Mostly Filler. Setup for Book 7.
Summary: After reading this book, you get the feeling that: a) JK Rowling has been watching a lot of different media sources, and has been influenced by them. Plot lines from other fantasy/sci fi seem to be seeping in more in this book than the previous ones, ... read more
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