Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling (2000)

This is maybe the 10th copy of this book I have purchased. We are a family of Harry Potter fans, so I buy for the kids, the grandkids and friends of us all. There just is not enough you can say about the Harry Potter series or J.K. Rowling's ability to put you in the scene and know these characters as friends and family. My 10 year old grandson asked me to read them, but I balked as I thought "kid's books", then my 15 year old grandson challenged me to read the first book and I was hooked for life. We have collections of Harry Potter in nearly every household. All are collecting the books, even my husband has gotten hooked on them and is finally finishing the 6th. This particular copy is to replace the paperbound in my son's collection, which I stold for my husband to read. Now I am collecting the paperbound and sending the hardbound to friends overseas. There is absolutley NOTHING to dislike about this series, about Harry or his friends and I cannot wait to see what J.K. Rowling will come up with next. We all know it will get us hooked on the first page and we will be fans for a lifetime.

I bought this book after getting hooked on the Harry Potter series after the Sorcerer and the Stone were required reading for a college English Lit. class.
I thought it was a great adventure/fantasy and like the rest of the fans am anxiously awaiting the final book.

i got this for a friend who collects the hardcover editions. she said it is excellent, as does my ten year old grandson who has read them all.

I found "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" to be just as exciting and entertaining as the previous books, if not more so. Rowlings is a great storyteller, and all her familiar trademarks are here: the colorful and eccentric characters, the humor, the playful use of words, the masterful cultivation of suspense. The book is over seven hundred pages long, but at the end you'll be wishing it were longer. There isn't a slow spot in it.
The story is, however, different in some ways from the previous ones. It's a lot darker and scarier, for one thing. Voldemort and his supporters play a prominent role in it, and their malice forms a palpable undercurrent in the plot from chapter one on. By the end of the story, you get to see just HOW evil Voldemort and his minions actually are. And let me tell you, they're pretty evil.

The other big difference is that Harry, Ron, Hermione and their friends are starting to grow up. The boys and girls have begun to notice each other now, and all the familiar problems of adolescence--jealousy, insecurity, fear of rejection, desire to fit in--or stand out--are starting to descend on them. I enjoy seeing the characters evolve in this way, but those who would rather they stay eternal 11-year-olds may be disappointed.

The story is not as self-contained as those in the previous books. Many plot lines are left open at the end, presumably to be resolved in books #5, 6, and 7. If you think you had a hard time waiting for "Goblet of Fire" to come out, wait till you finish it and are left thinking about the next one!

All in all, I highly recommend this book. If you're already a Harry Potter fan you won't be disappointed, and if you're not, reading it might very well make you one.

I admit, I am a big Harry Potter fan. I remember when I read my first Potter book, I couldn't put it down. This book transports you to a world of magic, friendship and wonder. Do the kid in you a big favor and read this book.. you will enjoy the trek into magic and have a great time reading about Harry and all his friends.
My daughter loves this book too, children of all ages get a kick out of Harry Potter and his experiences. Get ready to read until the book is done as each page sweeps you deeper into the story and the characters.

Blessings,
Donna
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i love Harry Potter!!! The first time i watched the 1st movie i was hooked on harry...i went out and bought all the books and they are soooo much better than the movies...it made me not like the movie as much for leaving so much out!! i used to make fun of people who liked harry potter...but now im a die hard fan and im changing peoples minds as mine was...if you never read this book---DO IT!!! its awesome!!!!

ALL I CAN SAY IS I LOVE HARRY POTTER BOOKS. IF YOU LOVE TO READ. THE AUTHER WRITES SO YOU ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE YOU ARE THERE.

J. K. Rowling reeled my daughter and I in with her amazing ability to draw us into every detail of Harry Potter's life. Following him through learning he was a wizard and developing a relationship with him over six books now, has us on pins and needles. These books contain a story and an inspirational hero most children need today. Frankly, Goblet of Fire delivers the best Harry Potter by far for us.
Not only is Harry coping with his typical wizarding challenges such as avoiding schoolmates who think he's insane or the antagonistic Professor Snape or the usual fear of Voldemort and Dementers; he has to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. On top of that he faces losing his best friend, Ron, disappointing Dumbledore, and trying to understand the many fits and visions he keeps having of Voldemort's killing sprees.
The Triwizard Tournament meant only for 17 year old wizards leaves 14 year old Harry, feeling sick and numb over every challenge. If it weren't for the loyalty of his friends (despite Ron's initial rejection of Harry before the first task), Harry never would have made it to the final task. And Aaahhh... The final task leads Harry to a reckoning worth reading.
Never has Rowling developed her characters beyond the children they are. In the first three books, Ron, Hermione and Harry are on the brink of becoming something more than mere mortal children. But in these three books they are simply a lucky team. A group of heroic characters searching to become the wizards, they are meant to be. In Goblet, they evolve into those heroes. Characters with passions, talents and knowledge that affects the very lives of every one they love and cherish. Instead of random acts of bravery, they must choose to be brave, choose to do what is right and choose above everything else, to protect those around them first and foremost. Finally, they learn that the truth hurts and can be more painful than any wound, especially when you and a select few are the only ones who recognize or choose to recognize it.
This book pertains to the very structure of society today. Children and Adults alike face similar issues of denial in all aspects of our culture. This book gives children a glimpse of what it means to mature, develop ideas beyond something they were taught and to finally take a stand for beliefs they have developed from their own experiences.
Parents might be surprised to find that while these books have been hailed as "evil" or "promoters of witchcraft", in actuality teach the very morals every parent wants their children to learn. Morals that center around doing what is right, searching for the truth and acting appropriately when discovering it, and understanding that doing what is right is not always easy nor is it always beneficial but something that must be done.
Many people feel this book is too long. Also, others say it revealed too little new details. Over 700 pages, could be. Yet Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince seemed more that way to me; not Goblet. It was the turning point in the series and needed to be long. Like I mentioned, the main characters had major life changes.
Also, don't be fooled, this book is by far the most action-packed of the series. Spell-binding, Goblet easily outpaces all the books so far in the series. And do not use that joke of a movie titled the same to make an opinion on Goblet. Any true fan owns Goblet and thinks highly of it!

hi, my daughter loves harry harry potter books. she is collecting them. one of the books ript. thats why we needed a new one.

Harry Potter novels are great reading material for children. I have heard many people that are leary about the 'witchcraft' portion, but there is no serious witchcraft in any of the novels. It is pure fantasy that is good for a child's imagination. Really, what is more fun than playing a ball game on a broomstick? Any book that can hold a 5th grader's attention through 700 pages must have some special qualities. Highly reccommend.

I love the series and this book. THis is a great hard cover copy and a wise investment for my reading library.

This is a great book. When you read this story you will feel like you are watching a movie. It is wonderful escapism for a day when you just want to go somewhere else. Read this book and lose yourself into another world.

Great book. If you loved the movie you will love the book even more. This is a quick read and hard to put down.

I absolutely love this one. Everything changes but it's subtle enough so that you still manage to maintain a hold on the innocence they already started out with.

The book arrived in great shape, i am collecting the Harry Potter books for my kids. The transaction was easy and the item was shipped in a timely manner and arrived in a timely manner a very good experience for a new shopper.

This is an awesome book that will keep you up all night reading! The Tri-Wizard tournament challenges Harry in a way he could never imagine and friendships become more interesting. Definately a must read!

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, 4th in the ever more popular series by author J. K. Rowling, had me turning pages far into the night. Harry and his friends have adventure aplenty but more important, they continue to learn and grow from their experiences at Hogwarts. The Tri-Wizard Cup challenges Harry in ways he could never have expected. Wonderful lessons on bravery, how to handle competition in a positive way, friendship and love continue in this great fantasy novel. A definite RECOMMENDED READ for anyone 13 and up!