Hello! My name is Chie. I am likely to be the girl you'll see whose eyes would bulge out of their sockets at the sight of a book store and be seized by waves of epileptic shock whenever there is a book bargain. I'll probably be the one pushing you out of my way to get through the book bargain bins and tediously combing through the pile. (I forget my manners when it comes to books). I am tone deaf and have two left feet. But I would endure the embarrassment of a performance in exchange for books (terms and conditions apply). I have created this blog in order to find kindred souls. Those who would gladly share the same passion for books and reading because although reading is solitary task most of the time, it's no fun having no one to ramble to after..
Synopsis: When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks were terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.
Review: I am weary. I am aware of which characters will die and I really don't want the series to end. When I first read the Goblet of Fire, it wasn't my favourite book. But reading it this time around, I can honestly say I absolutely loved it and, in fact, it ties with my enjoyment levels I felt when reading The Prisoner of Azkaban. I never thought having a bad memory had any positives, but when it comes to rereading it does, as it felt like I was reading the first time as I had most forgot what happened. I remember which character died, but all the other plot twists I had completely forgotten about, which made for an even more enjoyable reading experience.
The book was fantastic. The plot was so entertaining and I was flying through the pages, completely unaware of that fact. I also loved that I got to learn more about the wizarding world and that I was able to "witness" the Quidditch World Cup and learn more about the sport, as well as the world when Voldemort was in power. The writing was fantastic and the characters were just as amazing as ever, the whole entire story was just utterly phenomenal and I can't express how much I enjoyed reading this book.
The Goblet of Fire was definitely a noticeable turning-point in the series. As I said, everything becomes more detailed and more mature in this book. In the previous installments, we had heard of Voldemort but we hadn't actually seen what it would be like if he came to power, and in this book, his grotesque and violent nature is revealed and it genuinely made me scared for the characters whilst reading the book, as I was terrified of what would become of them once Voldemort returned. The students at Hogwarts were treated like adults in this book, and Dumbledore told them the truth and hid nothing from them, and I felt like we, the readers, were also being treated like adults by J.K. Rowling as she finally revealed to us the torture Voldemort inflicted on the people in the wizarding world. Like I said, I truly felt terrified for the characters as they feel like my best friends and when I am reading the books, their world is currently my own, and I cared deeply about what would happen to the world that I was currently living in. It takes a truly great writer to suck a reader in make them feel, for awhile, as if their story is their reality, and J.K. Rowling is a master of that.
The characters were just as lovely in this book, but we can clearly see that they are maturing and at times it was sweet (and frustrating) to see them try to navigate the uneven seas of growing up. There was something in this book that lacking in the previous three: romance. It was extemely interesting watching Hermione, Ron and Harry develop crushes and there's definitely some chemistry between Ron and Hermione.
With each book Harry seems to grow all brave. The emotional turmoil he experienced was evident and towards the end it was clearly that he was completely worn out and perhaps even slightly depressed, which would be completely understandable. I think Harry finally realises how powerful Voldemort and I suppose he feels responsible to stop him, because he was able to before.
In the previous books, Ron has always been the sidekick, the one with the sense of humour and the one who sticks beside Harry. In The Goblet of Fire, we were revealed his most vulnerable side, such as how he hates being poor when everyone else around him has new things in working order and we also see how left out he feels when Harry receives all the attention. It was interesting seeing this side of Ron.
I didn't feel as if we saw much of Hermione in this novel, but it was clear that she has matured in this book - more feisty. You can see she has started taking more care of her appearance and has started noticing boys.
The entire Weasley family were just wonderful as ever. Dumbledore was just as wise and kind, and Sirius was fantastic.
In the first three books, we were never shown just how powerful Voldemort is and in this book his power and destruction he is able to cause hit me like a ton of bricks. There was evidence that he was gaining power. I felt horrified when the things he had done in the past were revealed and I finally understand why people are so terrified of him.
We were also introduced to a new character in this book: Mad-Eye Moody. It's really hard to say where I stand with him, as it also turns out we didn't actually know him at all. I loved him and his relationship with Harry, but as we saw at the end, it wasn't real. When I found out who he really was, I was completely astounded and I'd actually felt sickened because I had adored his character and I felt cheated - just how Harry must've felt. I wasn't expecting it and that was a genius plot twist.
I really appreciate that Rowling has incorporated such strong friendship and family dynamics throughout her series. The books will teach people to stand up for one another, be loyal to their friends and do what is good and right. The family bonds are beautiful and you can see all the characters truly care for each other and it's just written so perfectly. It's during this book we see the characters struggle with internal decisions that will completely affect their lives, we see the true horror and power that Voldemort is capable of, we see tremendous sacrifices that will be made. The Goblet of Fire is darker, magical and more exhilarating than ever.
Synopsis: When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark appears against the night sky, it is obvious to Harry Potter that far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. Back at Hogwarts for the fourth year Harry is astonished to be chosen to represent the school in the Triwizard Tournament. The competition is dangerous, the tasks were terrifying, and true courage is no guarantee of survival - especially with the Dark Lord's forces on the rise.
Review: I am weary. I am aware of which characters will die and I really don't want the series to end. When I first read the Goblet of Fire, it wasn't my favourite book. But reading it this time around, I can honestly say I absolutely loved it and, in fact, it ties with my enjoyment levels I felt when reading The Prisoner of Azkaban. I never thought having a bad memory had any positives, but when it comes to rereading it does, as it felt like I was reading the first time as I had most forgot what happened. I remember which character died, but all the other plot twists I had completely forgotten about, which made for an even more enjoyable reading experience.
The book was fantastic. The plot was so entertaining and I was flying through the pages, completely unaware of that fact. I also loved that I got to learn more about the wizarding world and that I was able to "witness" the Quidditch World Cup and learn more about the sport, as well as the world when Voldemort was in power. The writing was fantastic and the characters were just as amazing as ever, the whole entire story was just utterly phenomenal and I can't express how much I enjoyed reading this book.
The Goblet of Fire was definitely a noticeable turning-point in the series. As I said, everything becomes more detailed and more mature in this book. In the previous installments, we had heard of Voldemort but we hadn't actually seen what it would be like if he came to power, and in this book, his grotesque and violent nature is revealed and it genuinely made me scared for the characters whilst reading the book, as I was terrified of what would become of them once Voldemort returned. The students at Hogwarts were treated like adults in this book, and Dumbledore told them the truth and hid nothing from them, and I felt like we, the readers, were also being treated like adults by J.K. Rowling as she finally revealed to us the torture Voldemort inflicted on the people in the wizarding world. Like I said, I truly felt terrified for the characters as they feel like my best friends and when I am reading the books, their world is currently my own, and I cared deeply about what would happen to the world that I was currently living in. It takes a truly great writer to suck a reader in make them feel, for awhile, as if their story is their reality, and J.K. Rowling is a master of that.
The characters were just as lovely in this book, but we can clearly see that they are maturing and at times it was sweet (and frustrating) to see them try to navigate the uneven seas of growing up. There was something in this book that lacking in the previous three: romance. It was extemely interesting watching Hermione, Ron and Harry develop crushes and there's definitely some chemistry between Ron and Hermione.
With each book Harry seems to grow all brave. The emotional turmoil he experienced was evident and towards the end it was clearly that he was completely worn out and perhaps even slightly depressed, which would be completely understandable. I think Harry finally realises how powerful Voldemort and I suppose he feels responsible to stop him, because he was able to before.
In the previous books, Ron has always been the sidekick, the one with the sense of humour and the one who sticks beside Harry. In The Goblet of Fire, we were revealed his most vulnerable side, such as how he hates being poor when everyone else around him has new things in working order and we also see how left out he feels when Harry receives all the attention. It was interesting seeing this side of Ron.
I didn't feel as if we saw much of Hermione in this novel, but it was clear that she has matured in this book - more feisty. You can see she has started taking more care of her appearance and has started noticing boys.
The entire Weasley family were just wonderful as ever. Dumbledore was just as wise and kind, and Sirius was fantastic.
In the first three books, we were never shown just how powerful Voldemort is and in this book his power and destruction he is able to cause hit me like a ton of bricks. There was evidence that he was gaining power. I felt horrified when the things he had done in the past were revealed and I finally understand why people are so terrified of him.
We were also introduced to a new character in this book: Mad-Eye Moody. It's really hard to say where I stand with him, as it also turns out we didn't actually know him at all. I loved him and his relationship with Harry, but as we saw at the end, it wasn't real. When I found out who he really was, I was completely astounded and I'd actually felt sickened because I had adored his character and I felt cheated - just how Harry must've felt. I wasn't expecting it and that was a genius plot twist.
I really appreciate that Rowling has incorporated such strong friendship and family dynamics throughout her series. The books will teach people to stand up for one another, be loyal to their friends and do what is good and right. The family bonds are beautiful and you can see all the characters truly care for each other and it's just written so perfectly. It's during this book we see the characters struggle with internal decisions that will completely affect their lives, we see the true horror and power that Voldemort is capable of, we see tremendous sacrifices that will be made. The Goblet of Fire is darker, magical and more exhilarating than ever.
