Sleepy26177 reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Beginnig his fourth year at Hogwarts, fourteen-year-old Harry Potter and his friends eagerly await Dumbledore's huge announcement of the Triwizard Tournament involving two other European schools of magic. The Goblet of Fire will choose those 17 and above to participate in the tournament and there will only be one student of each school participating..
The bigger the surprise when the goblet gives a fourth name as participant and it is no other than the underage Harry Potter.
Seeing and feeling the signs of Lord Voldemort once again Harry has to face three difficult tasks, a crumbling friendship with Ron and last but not least the dangerous Lord Voldemort.
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The forth installment in this series really hits the mark going out of being pure children's literature. Dealing with problems every young adult faces sooner or later. What I liked about this very thick book is that it never got boring once with much darker elements and more action it's contents grew with our three heros.
As always Harry relies heavily on the help of his friends and teachers to survive.
The bigger the surprise when the goblet gives a fourth name as participant and it is no other than the underage Harry Potter.
Seeing and feeling the signs of Lord Voldemort once again Harry has to face three difficult tasks, a crumbling friendship with Ron and last but not least the dangerous Lord Voldemort.
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The forth installment in this series really hits the mark going out of being pure children's literature. Dealing with problems every young adult faces sooner or later. What I liked about this very thick book is that it never got boring once with much darker elements and more action it's contents grew with our three heros.
As always Harry relies heavily on the help of his friends and teachers to survive.
JonnieAngel reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
JK Rowling once again brings Hogwarts to life in her fourth installment of the Harry Potter series. In his continuing battle with he-who-must-not-be-named, Harry Potter is unknowingly entered as the youngest person to ever compete in the tri wizard tournament. It is either victory or death for Harry and the cards are stacked against him.
The Goblet of Fire is decidedly darker and more mature than the previous three and the first in which the reader witnesses death first hand.
My personal recommendation is 10 years +
The Goblet of Fire is decidedly darker and more mature than the previous three and the first in which the reader witnesses death first hand.
My personal recommendation is 10 years +
Ashley V. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Well, you will definitely love the adventure in this book. The Tri-wizard tournaments are back in the wizarding community and Harry get's sucked in. The Veela are charming the guys with their looks while the competitors are trying to win. You'll never guess the outcome... I cried.
Stephanie D. (LovesBooks) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 84 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The Goblet of Fire is the first unsafe book in the Harry Potter series. This is the first book where someone we care about dies. A student dies and that leaves the reader feeling, knowing, that the rest of the series is going to be just as nerve wracking. It makes you want to read the rest of the series all the way through; however, it makes you afraid to because of the unknown. This series is just too awesome! I reccomend it to everyone!
Jennie B. (MyLikeIt) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 450 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
It's all been said before, but the Harry Potter series opens the door to a world of wonderful imagination, and genuine humanity. Are we all so jaded that we are deeply thrilled to discover that fine children's literature is still being written? Not just for children, though, this series is every bit as captivating for the adults as the little ones in your house. Hooray for the Boy Who Lived!
GOF is an exciting adventure, and Harry and friends show signs of growing maturity. Poignant and surprising.
GOF is an exciting adventure, and Harry and friends show signs of growing maturity. Poignant and surprising.
Sandra S. (Doss) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 153 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the beginning of the darker Harry Potter stories. It introduced some interesting new characters. Reading it was good, but listening to it really made it come alive. I bawled my eyes out towards the end!
Nymphadora T. (nymphadora) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The fourth book of the series. This is the book that starts the storyline going a little darker. Harry is growing up and with that, he is taking on a larger, more serious war with Voldemort!
Traci B. (tlbrown206) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It's Harry Potter what can I say. He teachs us about courage, friendship, respect, love, the importance of history and destiny. Read a dozen times and will read again.
Helpful Score: 1
It's Harry Potter, what else is there to say!
Helpful Score: 1
I got this book as a gift to my grandson. He loves the series. He is currently reading this one and "loves" it so far. I am sure it will be just as great as the others he has read.
Jean A. (NanaJean) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 72 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Loved it as I have loved all the Harry Potter series!
Wendy K. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another great HP book!
Dawn P. (lightofdawn) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 41 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Absolutely love all the Harry Potter books. Can't wait for the last one to come out.
Elizabeth B. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
this was the most thrilling of the series
Brandon J. (bran-flakes14) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 72 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This doorstopper 4th volume in the Harry Potter series truly flung Harry Potter mania into all corners of our world, and for obvious reason: as a fantasy, the book is unbeatable in its depictions of wondrous new magical people, creatures, objects, and locations; as an adventure, the book takes readers from place to place, and even time to time, with effortless appeal; and as a dramatic continuation of an epic series, "Goblet of Fire" serves as a heartstopping switcharound for the series as a whole, as the danger in Harry's hidden Wizarding world is taken into unprecedented territory. Now in his fourth of seven years at Hogwarts, Harry Potter is pitted against international witches and wizards in a creatively original competition of magic, while also dealing with his growing feelings for female classmates and expanding his familial relationship with his friends Ron and Hermione. Even darker than Book 3, this volume finally sees the emergence of Harry's ultimate nemesis, the evil Lord Voldemort who destroyed Harry's own parents, and the author's usual twists and turns are as delightful and shocking as ever before, but now with an added weight - this book isn't as standalone as those before, so the darkness Harry encounters has overreaching effects in future installments. A fabulous book!
Helpful Score: 1
I like this book as well as all the other Harry Potter books.He goes to the triwizard tournament and he fights with voldemort and survives. But his friends cedric dies.
Heather E. (herwine75) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 116 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another great story about Harry and all the wonderful characters involved in his life. It is a wonderful read, with some very interesting characters to learn all about.
Helpful Score: 1
I got this book for my daughter, & she's enjoying it very much!
Karen B. (karenage) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 6 more book reviews
So much fun to read! I think this is my favorite of all the the Harry Potter series. He's growing up and his adventures and dangerous are growing with him.
Great for kids and adults!
Great for kids and adults!
Nicole P. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
This is where the Harry Potter series begins to take a darker turn. However, the story is still enjoyable and the characters even more well developed.
Lauren M. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 3 more book reviews
Fast read, better than the movie.
Scenes left out of the movie help to fill out some questions that may linger if you have not read this book.
Scenes left out of the movie help to fill out some questions that may linger if you have not read this book.
Well written, lots of emotional range, an overall exciting read.
HARRY POTTER!!! What else needs to be said?
Tabatha B. (lylathewicked) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 48 more book reviews
I had a hard time reading this one. I was sorely disappointed in how much of the book was of a quidditch match. I often put this book down and couldn't pick it up and begin to read it. Although I did finally manage to finish it. It's too long and boring with the quidditch match. I love quidditch but it's better to watch than to read.
Sherri B. (sharalsbooks) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 259 more book reviews
As a fan of this series, I feel that the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series crosses the threshold into it becoming more a series for adults than children. With the third book, the reader is given a glimpse of the dark direction the series can take, but the door is definitely thrown wide open with Goblet as Harry faces some of the most difficult times he's ever had to face. On the upside, He also gets to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity when he attends the Quidditch World Cup with his friends. Even though the event becomes frightening and menacing events occur, Harry seems to enjoy the experience. Luckily for the fans of the series, the unexpected doesn't stop there. When Harry arrives at Hogwarts, he learns that his school will be hosting a tournament between Hogwarts and two other wizarding schools. Somebody has plans for Harry and they aren't good plans and Harry has to keep his wits when he is chosen as one of the participants in the tournament.
One thing I did not like about this story is the way Ron behaved after Harry was chosen as one of the champions. I get that he was jealous but it really bothered me that he is supposed to be Harry's best friend and you are supposed to be loyal to your friends, but yet Ron did not believe that Harry did not submit his own name into the cup. Even when he finally comes to his senses and realizes his mistake, I felt like Harry forgave him too quickly. I understand why he did but I felt like Harry let him off the hook too easily. I am sure that Ron gets annoyed playing second fiddle to Harry, but the series is about Harry after all. If it were about Ron, then this book would have been Ronald Weasley and the Goblet of Fire.
I very much enjoyed the introduction of the social custom of learning how to dance and attending the Yule Ball. Harry's distress at not being able to take Cho Chang to the Ball and worrying about who he should take was entertaining. Hermione's coming out was also enjoyable to see. Even with Ron's snotty attitude, it was still wonderful.
I liked Cedric and thought he and Harry demonstrated great teamwork in the tournament even though they were competing against one another. Though the final stage of the tournament was well written and highly suspenseful, it was still difficult to read what happens as Harry's worst nightmare comes to life. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Draco undergo some major changes as well with the help of Mad-Eye Moody.
I am now more than half-way through the series and am so excited to be reading it again. There are so many things in the books that I missed in the first reading or had forgotten about that it really does feel like I'm reading it for the first time. Even knowing what awaits me in book #5, I am looking forward to experiencing it all over again.
One thing I did not like about this story is the way Ron behaved after Harry was chosen as one of the champions. I get that he was jealous but it really bothered me that he is supposed to be Harry's best friend and you are supposed to be loyal to your friends, but yet Ron did not believe that Harry did not submit his own name into the cup. Even when he finally comes to his senses and realizes his mistake, I felt like Harry forgave him too quickly. I understand why he did but I felt like Harry let him off the hook too easily. I am sure that Ron gets annoyed playing second fiddle to Harry, but the series is about Harry after all. If it were about Ron, then this book would have been Ronald Weasley and the Goblet of Fire.
I very much enjoyed the introduction of the social custom of learning how to dance and attending the Yule Ball. Harry's distress at not being able to take Cho Chang to the Ball and worrying about who he should take was entertaining. Hermione's coming out was also enjoyable to see. Even with Ron's snotty attitude, it was still wonderful.
I liked Cedric and thought he and Harry demonstrated great teamwork in the tournament even though they were competing against one another. Though the final stage of the tournament was well written and highly suspenseful, it was still difficult to read what happens as Harry's worst nightmare comes to life. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Draco undergo some major changes as well with the help of Mad-Eye Moody.
I am now more than half-way through the series and am so excited to be reading it again. There are so many things in the books that I missed in the first reading or had forgotten about that it really does feel like I'm reading it for the first time. Even knowing what awaits me in book #5, I am looking forward to experiencing it all over again.
Robin F. (arista) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 47 more book reviews
I love the Harry Potter series. This book is really cool.
Rebecca R. (Beck) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 9 more book reviews
Awesome book, over 700 pages and I read it in 3 days, it's a very fast read.
Kim M. (Homschool-Kim) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 30 more book reviews
Harry seems to start feeling the pressure. A very interesting book. I like the interrelated twists in the plots.
Great book just like all of them!
Donna F. (Modmom50) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 36 more book reviews
Book 4 of the Harry Potter books and a great read. Harry just wants to have a normal year at school. He just wants to blend in and be a normal young wizard. But Harry Potter is no normal wizard and this will be no normal year for anyone in Harry's world especially Harry.
Melissa M. (busymommy) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 16 more book reviews
awesome book that continues the story, but definitely need to read these in order.
Erin C. (brandinsp) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 113 more book reviews
Detailed story, so I did have to put it down to sleep. But I didn't want to . . .
"Goblet of Fire" is a thrill ride of a book! The adventures are much more exciting than in the previous books. The main characters continue to be well-thought-out and are maturing as all teenagers do, with ups and downs.
Kathy R. (linwenolatari) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 4 more book reviews
This is by far my favorite Harry Potter book. I don't know if it's because it expands the wizardry world beyond Hogwarts, but I found the book really enjoyable. It is a must read.
Jodeen E. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 38 more book reviews
Loved it!
love, love, love this series!!!
This amazing book is the perfect sequel to Harry's year 3, The Prisoner of Azkaban. This year at Hogwart's is a little different. The school is hosting the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Much like a triathalon gone mad, the contestants must make their way through different tasks with no outside help. The catch, contestants must be 17 years old to participate because the tasks can be very perilous. In comes the Goblet of Fire to sort out who is who. Names are dropped into the Goblet, and it chooses who may participate.
This great story also brings in a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, an old friend of Dumbledore's and an Auror, Mad Eyed Moody!
An awesome read, open its pages to find out how Harry, Hermonine, and Ron are up to no good again!
This great story also brings in a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, an old friend of Dumbledore's and an Auror, Mad Eyed Moody!
An awesome read, open its pages to find out how Harry, Hermonine, and Ron are up to no good again!
Beth D. (atlastmaine) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Love it!
I always enjoy any of Rowling's Potter books and to be able to hear her words by means of audio tapes in additional pleasure. My grandchildren who are not all old enough to be able to read her works yet have especially enjoyed listening to the tapes.
Jennifer L. (JennL) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 70 more book reviews
J.K. Rowling is absolutely amazing! All of the Harry Potter books are pure poetry.
Jenn D. (duffeybooks) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 59 more book reviews
great book
Oh dear, just when Harry thought he might get a peaceful year too. LOL
In this fourth installment we meet characters from two other wizarding schools, and watch as they all compete in the Triwizard tournament for a chance at eternal glory. With Harry around though, things are never that simple.
In this fourth installment we meet characters from two other wizarding schools, and watch as they all compete in the Triwizard tournament for a chance at eternal glory. With Harry around though, things are never that simple.
Meghan P. (mmpless) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Another great book! I can't say enough about Rowling's masterpieces!
Kathy H. (dreamer730832) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
Wonderful book. Excellent writing, you almost feel like you are a friend of Harry Potter. These books are not just for children. Adults will love them as well!!
Obviously if you are into the Harry Potter series you'll love this book. From the beginning I've been knocking these books out in no more than a weekend and book 4 was no exception!
Cathy S. (katy0118) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 151 more book reviews
A good novel, grandson loves this series, 4th grader
Lauren H. (heaston) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 35 more book reviews
This is where Harry Potter starts to get intense! One of my favorites of the series. Too much to say and easy to give away so all I'll say it it's a MUST read!
Stacy P. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 40 more book reviews
i love all of the harry potter books
I love the Harry Potter series but feel that this is by far the least favorite of mine.
Teresa M. (tabmcclure) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Very good book.
Gave it to Grandson
Sara D. (dixielawyer) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 94 more book reviews
The Fourth in the great Potter series.
Jana E. (Jae) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 7 more book reviews
Of course, if you've read the first three Harry Potter books, you'll love this one.
Kohsheen S. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
This book is a wonderful one. It has wizards and witches and lots and lots of magic.
Melissa W. (mwalton) - , reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 25 more book reviews
Best of the series so far in my opinion. Pacing is wonderful.
Stacey G. (CapeCodStacey) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 60 more book reviews
Another fantastic Harry Potter book. Harry is entered into the Triwizard Tournament between Hogwarts and two other schools of magic. Not everyone is happy about Harry being in the tournament though because technically he's too young and not experienced enough. If you enjoyed the other 3 Harry Potter books you'll enjoy this one even more.
John S. (Catmint) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 112 more book reviews
Hey, it's a "Potter" yarn, you know they are all GREAT!!
Andie J. (Andie) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 257 more book reviews
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In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling offers up equal parts danger and delight--and any number of dragons, house-elves, and death-defying challenges. Now 14, her orphan hero has only two more weeks with his Muggle relatives before returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Yet one night a vision harrowing enough to make his lightning-bolt-shaped scar burn has Harry on edge and contacting his godfather-in-hiding, Sirius Black. Happily, the prospect of attending the season's premier sporting event, the Quidditch World Cup, is enough to make Harry momentarily forget that Lord Voldemort and his sinister familiars--the Death Eaters--are out for murder.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling offers up equal parts danger and delight--and any number of dragons, house-elves, and death-defying challenges. Now 14, her orphan hero has only two more weeks with his Muggle relatives before returning to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Yet one night a vision harrowing enough to make his lightning-bolt-shaped scar burn has Harry on edge and contacting his godfather-in-hiding, Sirius Black. Happily, the prospect of attending the season's premier sporting event, the Quidditch World Cup, is enough to make Harry momentarily forget that Lord Voldemort and his sinister familiars--the Death Eaters--are out for murder.
Elizabeth B. (booksalicious) -
Harry Potter is now in his fourth year at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, but this year he will find that he gets more than he bargained for as he finds himself signed up for a contest between different European schools of magic, that involves magical skill prowess, and that was supposed to have an age limit but someone apparently felt that Harry should be in on the 'fun'. In this fourth installment of the Potter series Rowling's writing is even more addicting and has matured a bit compared with the first three Potter books.
Following Harry through the tasks of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, and Ron and Hermione's developing new relationship was a delightful task. Wondering what was going to happen next with the rise of Voldemort, and thinking about what it would be like to run into the strange professor Moody on a busy sidewalk in Texas made this book one that was hard to put down; it' one of my favorite in the series thus far. I must say I am glad that I am reading this series now rather than when it was popular I like reading the books without having seen all the movies its nice being able to picture some of the characters in my head; and having my own picture of them; sometimes the book really is better.
Following Harry through the tasks of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, and Ron and Hermione's developing new relationship was a delightful task. Wondering what was going to happen next with the rise of Voldemort, and thinking about what it would be like to run into the strange professor Moody on a busy sidewalk in Texas made this book one that was hard to put down; it' one of my favorite in the series thus far. I must say I am glad that I am reading this series now rather than when it was popular I like reading the books without having seen all the movies its nice being able to picture some of the characters in my head; and having my own picture of them; sometimes the book really is better.
Maureen M. (mmobaby) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 40 more book reviews
Harry Potter is midway through his training as wizard and his coming of age....
This book, as all of J.K. Rowling's books in this series, is FANTASTIC. Highly recommend it for any age. Young or old and in between.
phoenixorion reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 17 more book reviews
I was not impressed with the GoF movie but the book is one of my favorites in the series. The introduction of Winky, a house elf, is totally excluded from the movie but the central key to the overall plot in the book. Other than that, Hermione's character is given more depth in her activism role as well as the difficulties of adolescence dealt with in the other main characters. GoF is the "coming of age" book in the series and focuses a lot on how our trio copes with early adolescence, noticing the opposite sex, and how friendship evolves.
Crystal J. (dorolerium) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 212 more book reviews
Every time I read the next Harry Potter book, I find its my new favorite. This is the first book in the series I can genuinely say that I loved, and it really makes me want to grab the next one right away.
I loved this one for a variety of reasons: far less Quidditch (ugh, I am so not a sports person); more getting at what I consider to be the meat of this series with learning more about the Death Eaters and Voldemort; lots of betrayal and secret identities. We learned about and met a lot of the characters who will be more important in the coming books, and those who were portrayed as bad people really started to show that behavior in this one.
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I loved this one for a variety of reasons: far less Quidditch (ugh, I am so not a sports person); more getting at what I consider to be the meat of this series with learning more about the Death Eaters and Voldemort; lots of betrayal and secret identities. We learned about and met a lot of the characters who will be more important in the coming books, and those who were portrayed as bad people really started to show that behavior in this one.
To read the rest of my review, please visit:
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Gotta love it!
Janice P. (Karbonchyk55) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 34 more book reviews
Yeah for Rowling! Yo're never too old for Harry Potter.
Janey H. (IMADiva) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 43 more book reviews
Harry is growing up and it is fun and exciting to read about his adventures as he hits puberty.
Sherri B. (sharalsbooks) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 259 more book reviews
As a fan of this series, I feel that the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series crosses the threshold into it becoming more a series for adults than children. With the third book, the reader is given a glimpse of the dark direction the series can take, but the door is definitely thrown wide open with Goblet as Harry faces some of the most difficult times hes ever had to face. On the upside, He also gets to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity when he attends the Quidditch World Cup with his friends. Even though the event becomes frightening and menacing events occur, Harry seems to enjoy the experience. Luckily for the fans of the series, the unexpected doesnt stop there. When Harry arrives at Hogwarts, he learns that his school will be hosting a tournament between Hogwarts and two other wizarding schools. Somebody has plans for Harry and they arent good plans and Harry has to keep his wits when he is chosen as one of the participants in the tournament.
One thing I did not like about this story is the way Ron behaved after Harry was chosen as one of the champions. I get that he was jealous but it really bothered me that he is supposed to be Harrys best friend and you are supposed to be loyal to your friends, but yet Ron did not believe that Harry did not submit his own name into the cup. Even when he finally comes to his senses and realizes his mistake, I felt like Harry forgave him too quickly. I understand why he did but I felt like Harry let him off the hook too easily. I am sure that Ron gets annoyed playing second fiddle to Harry, but the series is about Harry after all. If it were about Ron, then this book would have been Ronald Weasley and the Goblet of Fire.
I very much enjoyed the introduction of the social custom of learning how to dance and attending the Yule Ball. Harrys distress at not being able to take Cho Chang to the Ball and worrying about who he should take was entertaining. Hermiones coming out was also enjoyable to see. Even with Rons snotty attitude, it was still wonderful.
I liked Cedric and thought he and Harry demonstrated great teamwork in the tournament even though they were competing against one another. Though the final stage of the tournament was well written and highly suspenseful, it was still difficult to read what happens as Harrys worst nightmare comes to life. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Draco undergo some major changes as well with the help of Mad-Eye Moody.
I am now more than half-way through the series and am so excited to be reading it again. There are so many things in the books that I missed in the first reading or had forgotten about that it really does feel like Im reading it for the first time. Even knowing what awaits me in book #5, I am looking forward to experiencing it all over again.
One thing I did not like about this story is the way Ron behaved after Harry was chosen as one of the champions. I get that he was jealous but it really bothered me that he is supposed to be Harrys best friend and you are supposed to be loyal to your friends, but yet Ron did not believe that Harry did not submit his own name into the cup. Even when he finally comes to his senses and realizes his mistake, I felt like Harry forgave him too quickly. I understand why he did but I felt like Harry let him off the hook too easily. I am sure that Ron gets annoyed playing second fiddle to Harry, but the series is about Harry after all. If it were about Ron, then this book would have been Ronald Weasley and the Goblet of Fire.
I very much enjoyed the introduction of the social custom of learning how to dance and attending the Yule Ball. Harrys distress at not being able to take Cho Chang to the Ball and worrying about who he should take was entertaining. Hermiones coming out was also enjoyable to see. Even with Rons snotty attitude, it was still wonderful.
I liked Cedric and thought he and Harry demonstrated great teamwork in the tournament even though they were competing against one another. Though the final stage of the tournament was well written and highly suspenseful, it was still difficult to read what happens as Harrys worst nightmare comes to life. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Draco undergo some major changes as well with the help of Mad-Eye Moody.
I am now more than half-way through the series and am so excited to be reading it again. There are so many things in the books that I missed in the first reading or had forgotten about that it really does feel like Im reading it for the first time. Even knowing what awaits me in book #5, I am looking forward to experiencing it all over again.
Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 1568 more book reviews
Harry Potter is midway through both his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chang, his crush (and maybe do more than dream.) He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for hundreds of years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal--even by wizarding standards. . . And in his case, different can be deadly.
New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel
A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2000
A Booklist Editors' Choice 2000
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
Greater fun than the last Harry Potter book.
New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel
A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2000
A Booklist Editors' Choice 2000
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
Greater fun than the last Harry Potter book.
Elizabeth (celeria) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 174 more book reviews
This has long been my favourite book in the series, coming out just slightly ahead of Chamber of Secrets. It's long but doesn't drag the way the fifth one does, and there's some important development of the backstory and canon that only makes the omissions in the movie more blatant.
Kohsheen S. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
This is a very intriguing and magical book. A must read book.
All the Harry Potter books are awesome.
Machelle M. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 15 more book reviews
One of the best in the series. A thick book, but a great read.
Such a great book
Karen T. (luvs-chicago) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 65 more book reviews
My favorite of the Harry Potter series. One of the longer books, but very engrossing. It's scary -- parents, read before you let your young children read it!
Raquel G. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 3 more book reviews
great book
Claudia S. (ClaudiaS) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 11 more book reviews
Gread reading, even the second time through!
I loved this book!
Bren (Breninithaca) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 377 more book reviews
The 4th installment in the wonderful Harry Potter series. Also the scariest in the series in my opinion.
Ellen G. (beachbum) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 84 more book reviews
this is a great book!
Heidi L. (hmlentz) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 35 more book reviews
Awsome story. If you've come this far (book 4) you know that though.
Katya A. (katyaarchambo) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 22 more book reviews
Good series
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 1728 more book reviews
Must read series for any age. Great story and wonderful fun characters that become family!
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 1728 more book reviews
Must read series for any age. Great story and wonderful fun characters that become family!
Excellent book! Great Potter series!
Great book
Ann F. (Annabanana) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 22 more book reviews
The fourth in the series. They keep getting better and better.
Sabra W. (seemyfairywings) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
I loved the Harry Potter series when it was first came out...now my children are loving it just as much
Cameron-Ashley H. (BigGreenChair) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 463 more book reviews
If you have not read the Harry Potter book series, please have somebody mind control you, and make you vandalize your house, and throw stones through your window saying read harry potter or more will come. then stop the mind control and wonder who vandalized your house, read the note on the stones, and read the Harry Potter book series.
10 year old Grandson
10 year old Grandson
Karen K. (k5karen) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 579 more book reviews
is a discreption necessary?
Robin M. (robinmy) -
As Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts starts, everyone is talking about the Tri-Wizard Tournament that will take place at their school. Two other schools of witchcraft and wizardry will compete against Hogwarts' champion. Only students seventeen years of age or older are allowed to compete. Their names are placed in the Goblet of Fire which picks one contestant from each school. No one is more shocked than Harry when the Goblet gives the name of a fourth contestant: Harry Potter. As Harry prepares to overcome his fears and face the three trials that will be put to him and the other contestants, he worries that whoever entered his name may not want him to live through the tournament.
Another excellent addition to the Harry Potter series. This story is a bit darker than the previous books in the series. New characters are added to the series, but the older characters also have their time in the spotlight. As usual, the audiobook's narrator was outstanding. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Another excellent addition to the Harry Potter series. This story is a bit darker than the previous books in the series. New characters are added to the series, but the older characters also have their time in the spotlight. As usual, the audiobook's narrator was outstanding. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
Evelyn N. (evelyn0309) -
I love Harry Potter and this book is one of my favorites. Somehow I ended up with two copies.
Scott F. (splineguy) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 5 more book reviews
Better than the movie
Jasmine B. (chawkagirl4ever) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 22 more book reviews
great book,i loved it
Bonnie F. (harmony85) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 982 more book reviews
Fourth adventure of Harry Potter. Grab it and catch up before the lastest one comes out!
Erin M. (ErinMc) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 373 more book reviews
Harry Potter is midway through both his training as a wizardand his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup with the Hermione,Ron,and Weasleys. He wants to dream about Cho Chand,his crush(and maybe more than dream).He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year,an event involving two other rival schools of magic.and a competition that hasn't happened for hundreds of years. He wants to be a normal fourteen year old wizard. but unfortunately for Harry Potter he's not normal-even by wizarding standards. And in his case,different can be deadly.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 1728 more book reviews
Must read series for any age. Great story and wonderful fun characters that become family!
John O. (buzzby) -
Most interesting of the series, this is when it turns darker.
Jeanette R. (thebeakeeper) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 167 more book reviews
** spoiler alert ** loved loved loved it. my favorite in the series after prisoner of azkaban. i loved how it started. can't stand the house elves though and hate reading about dobbs and winky. the way they talk- too...slaveish, racist(?) for me. but i loved the story and am really digging where the series is going. and so glad moody didn;t turn out to be bad and that sirius black is back! hope he starts playing a larger role- i love that character. and im really excited to find out where shes going with the whole snape character.
Melanie A Wardlow (Mel) -
I liked this book. I love the characters. I think if anyone has kids they should get this for them.
Katie S. (JeffersonsAmbrosia) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 98 more book reviews
I started reading the Harry Potter Series because a friend of mine said I should. So far I have found it enjoyable. Goblet of Fire was not my favorite. I didn't like the start, but overall I did like the book and it did get better. It is a typical fun little romp with the kids from Hogwarts. And now that I have read the book I can watch the movie. I do look forward to reading the next one
Beth B. (zerobero) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 58 more book reviews
The Harry Potter series was definitely one of the best I've ever read... I had so much fun standing and waiting in line each time a new book came out, I'm really disappointed that the series is over, but it had a fantastic ending.
A must read for the Fantasy enthusiast.
Kelly O. (KellyWilloughby) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 209 more book reviews
love these books
Peggy S. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 39 more book reviews
a great read
Ashley B. (daredevilgirl013) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 746 more book reviews
This book cover is wrong. This is the children's British Goblet of Fire version. Not the American version. Just an FYI!
Laura S. reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 18 more book reviews
This book was wonderful, just like all of the other Harry Potter books.
Christina M. (leriotgrrrl) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
Harry Potter books speak for themselves.
Michelle K. (michellek75) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 8 more book reviews
LOVE IT! Great book:)
Jennifer F. (jenvalet) -
This is actually the British Version...different ISBN #, but wouldn't work. Different cover, 636 pages.
Elizabeth B. (grimreaper) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 29 more book reviews
This is the 4th book in the Harry Potter Series. My book is in fairly good condition - a little dusty and some bent corners on pages. This book was good. It helps to be to be a fan of Harry Potter.
Amanda B. (queenneb) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 14 more book reviews
No dust cover on book. Otherwise in good condition!
Michael V. (harryscary) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 3 more book reviews
This book is missing it's jacket...
Laura C. (Casty) reviewed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) on + 18 more book reviews
This book is a bit kid worn but still in fine condition.
