Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

• What can I say about such an overly hyped book as this? Only that is was well worth the wait! For all of you who have never read any of the Potter books (could there really be people who haven't read at least one?) think of these books as a series of magical mysteries.

  It's life as usual for Harry at the beginning of the book, which has him spending yet another dreadful summer with his hateful guardians, the Dursleys. (Imagine Dudley Dursley on a diet! Try saying that 3 times fast...) Things pick up when Harry goes to the Quiddich World Cup with the Beasley. And life at Hogwarts is as interesting (and occasionally dangerous) as always with it's oddball assortment of students and professors. Naturally, there is a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher (my but they do keep going through them, don't they?) Along the way, we will learn about other schools like Hogwarts (it's about time!) And a new villain - or should I say villainess - is introduced. Someone who definitely keeps Harry on his toes. All the while Harry and his 2 best friends, Ron and Hermione, become entangled with the mystery of The Goblet of Fire....

• Imagination (making up all the spells and coming up with the Triwizard Tournament...). Compared with the first 3, it's much longer, but it has more suspense and surprises. The book is also easier to read than other books I have read: The Hobbit, Lord of the Ring - for example. (although their stories are also exciting). It's SOOOO good, that I couldn't put it down- so I finished it in 2 days, with time for shopping and swimming (I had to go with my parents...). The part when Harry goes to a real Quidditch match gets really exiting (With the Dark Mark and Death eaters-the servants of Lord Voldemort). Most of the new characters come from the other wizarding schools(like Durmstang).

• J.K. Rowling has done it again! Her first three installments in the Harry Potter series were outstanding, she has outdone herself once more with the Goblet of Fire . I am only 13, but I know a remarkable book when I see one. The way Miss Rowling began the book was very intriguing. Harry Potter and his friends are introduced to situations that children around the world face everyday, with magic and fantasy added. Quite frankly you know you are reading an excellent book when you can't put it down until 2 a.m., which is common for Harry Potter enthusiasts such as myself.
  

• This is the very best book in the series so far! I picked up the very first copy off the shelf last nite(actually this morning, it was 12:01), and as soon as i got in the car i started reading it...The book was so good i didnt stop reading till 9 o'clock this morning--when i finished it.. The book is full of mystery and intrigue.
  

• A few facts: I'm 40 years old. Director of Direct Marketing for a major business-to-business advertising agency. Hold a Master's degree in Communications. Am a muggle. And, I'm not ashamed to admit, was totally captivated (who says they're just for kids?) by the audio CD edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth installment in the world-famous series by J.K. Rowling. A few opinions: I have all three of the previous books on CD and loved every minute of them. In fact, there were times when I didn't want to stop driving and get out of my car (even when I arrived at my destination!) because I was so engrossed in the stories. But if I thought British performer Jim Dale's reading was amazing before, I was doubly impressed with him this time around. As you know, Goblet of Fire is over twice the size of the other books in the series -- a total of 17 unabridged CDs, some 20 hours! Plus, there are dozens of new characters, some of whom are from foreign lands, and some extremely gripping action scenes.
  

• `The Goblet of Fire' is book 4 in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. It is also the largest book to date in this series. To fully appreciate this one, you simply must read the preceding three. Book 4 takes a completely different turn from the first three, with an entirely unconventional year at Hogwarts.