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One of the best of this amazing series

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017

All of the Harry Potter books are 5-star. They are so good that they make it difficult to review other books. It's almost impossible to give any other book 5 stars when compared to this series.
In relation to the rest of the series, The Order of the Phoenix is one of the best and most important books. If you have read the first four books and are reading reviews to see whether you should continue, you should. If you are wondering whether you can read this book without having read the first four, I don't recommend it.

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Logan

Solid book, inflated quality of the shape it's in

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019

I buy all my books "very good" from 3rd parties as I don't need a new book, but still want it in good shape....plus rather give my money to a small business than big ol Amazon. Now the pages are in good shape and readable with no problems, but as you can see from the pictures the cover is torn and quite literally taped on. Saying this was in "Very good shape" is pretty egregious.

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Logan

Solid book, inflated quality of the shape it's in

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019

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Nathan Schwinnen

One of the best of this amazing series

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017

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Warrior Mom

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018

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I started reading this series to my 9-year-old son to see if I could interest him in chapter books. He loved the books instantly, but I will admit that the first few books were a bit too young for me.
This book and the last (Goblet of Fire) have been really engaging and I looked forward to our reading sessions, which are sometimes as long as 3-4 hours, if we have the time. That's a long time to read aloud and I was very surprised that my rather kinetic, athletic boy kept begging for "one more chapter!"
What a wonderful experience to share.

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Rohlwing Continues to Enchant All Ages

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2017

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I am rereading the Harry Potter series, and once again experiencing the fun of visiting Hogwarts as well as all the characters in the wizarding world. Order of the Phoenix follows in the footsteps of Goblet of Fire, where the series took a sharp turn and headed down a darker path. As Harry ages, the overall theme of each book keeps pace. Thus, Book 5 finds Harry dealing with many adult issues while struggling with teenage angst.

Ms. Rohlwing continues to add to her large cast of characters, perhaps introducing one of the most evil villains of the entire series in Dolores Umbridge. This is saying a lot, as there are plenty of fiends and devils willing to serve the Dark Lord. Perhaps it is because many of us can remember that one teacher in our own life who seemed to do everything in his or her power to inject misery into our lives. Those teachers (wrongly accused or not) live on in Umbridge.

Like all of Ms. Rohlwing’s books, this one is captivating, exciting, and almost impossible to set down. Five stars.

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Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017

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This book is an magical master piece dramatic but peaceful. This wonderful book created by j.k Rowling is just one of her amazing work. With Harry going through a difficult time ,with Sirius,the only one Harry trusts and I think the newly every one can relate to that. With Harry just leaning how to use his powers and the help and support of his friends and the horrific event of Mr Weasly that shocked the hole family this is just a truly inspiring book and on of my favourite in the Harry potter series and I think that everyone should read. These books have taught be lessons that I never would have none of it if J.K Rowling it wasn't for brilliant mind I think this book teaches you to make sense of your friends and if someone you know or love die s and you won't them back you all ways have help. I hope you read this book and a big thanks to j.k Rowling my favourite author I hope she will keeps on giving more hope for the people that need it. Thank you J.K Rowling we all love you.
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Catherine

Part of a Journey

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019

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18 months ago I told a friend of mine I would like to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child...having never read a Harry Potter book. Our tickets were for 2/21/19. By December I had read two books. I read the last 5 and saw all 8 movies in 8 weeks. The Order of the Phoenix was a part of these amazing people stealing my heart. While I like the Sirius Black in the movie better than the aspect of him I saw in The Order of the Phoenix, I appreciate the continued opening to me of the remarkable courage of these people. Thank you Jo Rowling and all the rest of you who make our time in the wizarding world so rich;

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Jillian Kay

Great read on the go!

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017

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I would suggest this read to anyone who loves fantasy or Adventure. This book is only one of the incredible book series and worth the read for all ages. Although it is quite lengthy the content will keep you captivated throughout the entirety of the novel.

But digital download was a great option because I was able to have the book downloaded at the touch of a fingertip and within only a couple of seconds before I was reading. I am also the type of reader who always forgets to bring my book with me, so with the digital download I don't have to worry about leaving anything behind.

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Dolores Umbridge, the most evil character in the Harry Potter series.

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016

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It's hard to write a review for a book in a series that you've read more times than you can remember, and seen the movie more times than you could count. From that statement alone it should be obvious that I'm a big fan of the Harry Potter series. Do I write my review based upon my first time reading it, or the everlasting impression this book has left me with? I think that fact that this book has made me think and ponder certain ideas over the years, I think the everlasting impression should be the topic of my review.

After encountering Dolores Umbridge, I was left pondering the question "What is evil?" Voldemort is obviously the Villian of the series, however I feel Umbridge is a much more sinister and evil Villian than even Voldemort. Voldemort's actions and evil deeds are really very simple to understand. What motivates him is power and greed and he is willing to go to any lengths to achieve those goals. While evil in itself, his motives and actions are very straight forward and easy to understand. It is easy to see Voldemort for the evil that he is, which therefore keeps him in hiding only surrounded by his Death Eaters. Dolores Umbridge is a very different type of evil. Dolores Umbridge is the type of evil that we, the muggles that we are, encounter on a daily basis. They are the people who enjoy the hurt, pain, chaos and distrust they cause through their manipulations and lies. The enjoy the devastation they cause in their wake. The fact that she can create the heartache she relishes so much with a false smile, sweet sanguine falsetto, and splashes of whimsy to give the impression of naïveté and an innocent childlike behavior which puts one off initially of comprehending the true evil she inflicts to hide the monster she is, and the fact that through these false tactics she has risen to a position of power to inflict heartache unto others, shows she is a master at hiding her true psychopathic personality. This sick personality trait is shown most clearly when she makes Harry write lines in detention. She knows Harry is telling the truth, yet she lies and manipulates him until she is in a position of power directly over him in detention at which point she not only continues her lies causing mental anguish to Harry, she continues her evil machinations by causing him physical pain by forcing him to use her quill which scratches and ultimately scars Harry for the rest of his life. Umbridge enjoys Harry's suffering. She even inspects his hand at the end of each detention to make sure he is being cut and that his hand is bleeding and then in a well satisfied way compliments Harry on completing his detention. Her only praise is when Harry does something to cause hurt and pain and twists what he knows is the truth into something false. This is standard textbook psychopathic behavior in domestic abusers.

The fact that Doloros Umbridge can navigate society in such a way as to gain a position if importance in the Minisrptry of Magic and flourish in normal wizarding society while hiding her insidious psychopathic tendencies leaves her in an excellent position of power to inflict hurt to others. Her brand if evil is subtle and is not so obvious at a first glance which gives her the ability to "blend in" with others and yet she victimizes many in her wake, as she navigates through life. In Voldemort's case, his brand of evil is so obvious to everyone that he is an outcast of the wizarding community, which ultimately lessens the number of his potential victims to those simply standing in his way of power, while in Umbridge's case her victim pool is limitless die to her access to the community and all those she comes across.

So here is the moral question I have pondered for many years since reading this book for the first time. "Which Behavior Is More Evil?" Personally, I feel Dolores Umbridge is the much more evil of the two characters based upon the reasons given in the prior paragraph. Whether you agree or disagree with me is not the point. The point is to make you think and ponder for yourself. The fact that this book makes you think long after you've turned the last page, is a mark of literacy success. Whiter you've read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix once, or a hundred times, it is always a great novel to read again and again, and question what constitutes as evil.

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Seth

Underrated, I think

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019

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This seems a common choice for least favorite HP book. I quite like it. Lots of delightful details; Umbridge is the service's best villain; and the scenes where they plan the DA in insouciant defiance of her are wonderful, inspiring even. When it all goes to bell and you realize that the Order is just civilians playing at soldiers, it hurts. No one there to give Harry better advice. No one to realize that Snape and Dumbledore lack the judgement to lead the team. No one who thinks to teach the kids serious defensive magic.

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Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020

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We as a family are reading these in order. We had read all the Jim McKay versions, however, this version will not be ready until 2021, so we switched to a text version. While the loss of pictures is disappointing; the rest has been amazing. It was delivered nearly next day and we started reading it immediately! We're trying to read a chapter a day and so far, we've been hooked. It's a little more adult-themed then the previous books (if you have kids), but overall, highly recommend across the board!

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