Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

This is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, and also the first Harry Potter book I ever read. I remember recieving this book for Christmas a few years back (when I was 12 or 13). I had heard of Harry Potter, but I knew f*ck all about it, except that Harry is a wizard who attends a wizards school. I never got round to reading it, because I wasn't in a reading mood. I was too busy with computer games at the time.A while later, a friend of mine was reading the third book of the Harry Potter series (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). I asked him if it was good, and he said it was excellent. This funny enough motivated me into reading book 4. By the end of the first chapter, I was already too interested in the book to stop. A couple of chapters later, I was hooked on the book, and couldn't believe I hadn't read it sooner. As soon as I read it, I read the first three (the first film was released in the cinema shortly afterwards), then I had to wait a couple of years for the release of book 5.The book starts of with an old muggle named Frank Bryce, who 50 years earlier had been blamed for the mysterious murder of the Riddle family. He was eventually set free, as their wasn't enough evidence to convict him.In the present time, Frank (who is now in his 70s) wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a flicker of light from one of the upstairs rooms in the old Riddle house, which has been empty for many years. In there he finds Peter Pettigrew, who at the end of the previous book turned out to be a traitor to Harry's parents and framed Sirius Black for murder. For some reason he's refered to by his nickname Wormtail in this book and the later ones. Peter is talking to what's left of his master Lord Voldemort and are disgussing plans. Frank's presence eventually comes to Voldemort's attention who then murders him.Harry then wakes up, having dreamed about that event with his scar burning (this by the way is an important part in the book). Harry then spends the rest of the summer holidays with the Weasleys and comes along with them to see the final match in the Quiditch world cup (Ireland wins it). That evening some of Voldemort's supporters (the Death Eaters) cause mayhem at the campsite, and in the woods a mysterious person conjures Voldemort's dark mark into the sky.Shortly afterwards Harry returns to Hogwarts to begin his 4th year, which is going to be completely different from his previous 3 years. This year Hogwarts is hosting the legendary Tri-wizard tournament; an event when one three students (one from from Hogwarts, one from the French school Beauxbatons and one from the Bulgarian school Durmstrang) participate in three tasks throughout the year. The winner will recieve prize money (I can't remember if it was 1000 or 10,000 galleons).This year changes have been made. The age of the champions has been restricted to 17 and the tasks are much safer. Anyone who wished to particpate must write their name and the school they attend onto a piece of parchment and put it in the goblet of fire, which on Halloween night will choose the champions.The Beauxbatons champion is called Fleaur Delacour, the Durmstrang champion is called Victor Krum (also a famous Quiditch player) and the Hogwarts champion is Hufflepuff Quiditch captain and seeker Cedric Diggory, then the goblet for some reason selects a 4th champion. No doubt that you would've guessed who that champion might be.Harry is as confused about this as anybody, though he loses a lot of respect (especially with the Hufflepuffs). Even Ron has a fall out with him, having concluded that Harry intended to become a champion and didn't bother telling him. Hermoine luckily believes Harry 100%. Meanwhile Harry is forced to particpate, and although the whole thing is a mystery one thing are crystal clear; him becoming a Tri-wizard champion is linked with the recent events.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is an excellent book, twice as long as the previous and definately much better than the first three. This book is filled with great mysteries and twists, and brings in more new characters from the wizarding world. A book not to be missed by any Harry Potter fan.

Brilliant!

Very much enjoying the voice actors and the characters in this series so far.Fully intend at this point to buy and listen to the full series.The narrator is a lovely easy flowing voice to listen to with a perfect tone and easy accent.

First of all. A point. I'm aware of the recent controversy surrounding JK Rowling's opinions. This review is NOT about the moral debate over how she feels about the validity of LGBT identities. This is about the book, and the book only.My daughter has ALL the Harry Potter Illustrated books. She loves them, and I can see why. The print quality is excellent, the cover art beautiful and the package as a whole is a high quality item that gives the reader a different experience to the paperbacks. The artist has done a fantastic job of bringing Rowling's characters and settings to life. It all looks good and fits well with the story. One thing I should warn you about is that this is a large, heavy book and will probably be reserved for reading at home. It's NOT the sort of thing you could take on the train and read. It's also worth noting that bringing out the next edition of the illustrated books takes a LONG time. This one took much longer than the last one and 'Order of the Phoenix' is an even longer book. If you're hoping to collect the whole Harry Potter series in illustrated form you are probably in for a long wait. I'd estimate you'll have to wait until at least 2028, probably 2030 before you can complete the set. There's also the risk that at some point the financial value of printing these won't be there. So you could try and collect them, but find at the end you only have half an illustrated set. The book on it's own merit though, will be loved by kids and adult Potter fans alike. It'd make a great Christmas or birthday present, and might encourage a fan who read the paperback to read the story again.

Great book in a brilliant book seris loved reading this

Why didn’t I think of this before, a fantastic audio version that simply allows you to drift off into a world beyond the bookshelves without having to burn the midnight oil and hold that heavy book.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a great extension beyond what was really Harry’s apprenticeship as defined by JK Rowing in the opening series of books. Yes, there are the usual suspects, familiar locations and settings and the same threats to sanity and life, but the opportunity is taken in this book to gradually expand upon those horizons and what an expansion the author treats us to.Oh Harry, a problematic encounter with the Weasley’s is just an appetiser. Quidditch headlines in the form of the World Cup. Harry’s relationships with the stalwart duo of Hermoine and Ron develop yet further, but certainly not as smoothly as the reader may wish (or want). It is no surprise that Harry’s magician / wizard powers and finesse with the wand come on leaps and bounds, but once again with unexpected twists and turns.Hogwarts, where would this tale be without that redoubtable old world school? The plans, plots, triumphs and disasters played out within its hallowed walls just continue to trip from JK Rowings pen and onto the paper. Just as Harry is beginning to develop into a mature young man, the author too is developing, the reader (or in this case with the audible version, the listener) can sense the very essence of it.This is a great addition to the already strong stable of Harry Potter Books and like every one of its predecessors, the reader finds that they cannot turn the pages quick enough to keep pace with the every expanding story line.

Excellent condition.

This book is well worth the read and well worth a revisit. I've read this before but not in a while. It didn't disappoint. Fast paced and well written. I enjoyed this

Goed boek en een mooie buitekant.

Libro fantastico, come del resto tutti quelli della serie "Harry Potter". Ho iniziato a novembre dello scorso anno ad acquistare e leggere i libri della serie in inglese e devo dire che sono ancora più belli nella lingua originale, la narrazione rende molto di più! A chi vuole cimentarsi nella lettura di libri in inglese (dopo essersi formato un bagaglio di inglese sufficientemente ampio) consiglio certamente questi che non hanno un linguaggio e una sintassi difficile, almeno non nella maggior parte dei casi, essendo scritti per un pubblico di ragazzi/bambini. Affiancati all'ascolto dei relativi audiobook sono perfetti per fare l'orecchio alla pronuncia inglese (fantastico Stephen Fry come lettore) e allo stesso tempo immagazzinare la costruzione di certe frasi e migliorare l'inglese scritto. Man mano che si va avanti nella lettura, inoltre, si diventa sempre più rapidi (un po' come è avvenuto per l'italiano da piccoli) e dà molta soddisfazione!Consiglierei al venditore di inserire le dimensioni del libro per evitare problemi con le varie edizioni e dimensioni pubblicate...Tempi di consegna rapidi e condizione del prodotto perfetta! Consigliato agli amanti della serie!

Tres bon livre , plus complet que le film , prenant et passionnant

Todo bien.

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