Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter #6)

Reader reviewed by Si Si Stellar

Harry has finally got the ministry on his side, but it doesn't mean things are getting normal(well, as normal as things could possibly get when you can do magic and travel through fire). Harry, though dosen't have any trouble getting through potions though because of a new teacher, and an old schoolbook that used to belong to someone who called themself "The Half-Blood Prince"! But it is getting even better than ever, and sadder because of the death of OOOOOPPS. Sorry there can't give it away so I guess you'll have to read it to find out.

Reader reviewed by Rachael

of course, im partial, i love harry potter. but i think that it is by far the best book ive read in some time, closely riveled by eldest(inheratince triolgy) of course, this is about the half blood price, so on we go. this book is not slow at all to start out with, for you readers that have some difficulty with slow beginings. it makes you question many things that you have always thought to be set in stone, or at least true(because if dumbledore trusts it you should to, right?). it leads you through another year at hogwarts, with mysteries practicly around every corner(even through a corrider several(ok many)times) and surprises as well. with a new minister of magic, things are a little unsteady in the ministry of magic. and, of course, a most tragic demise of a great character at the end, which made me cry for almost an hour straight. of course, its also very infuriatingly nieve of this person as well, and the person who did it?!??? hmmm how to say this...he is by far the worst thing you can possibly think of. (with the exeption of you-know-who...)However, it does leave some very intresting questions at the end, allowing plenty of time for your mind to wander. ...very intresting overall, i would give it a 8 out of 5 if i could.

ages: probably 7-150, nearly any age.

Reader reviewed by Murmur

I really thought this book was great. The plot line was a little slow in the beginning but this book flowed much better then the others. I also liked the indepth look into hary's more personal life. Mainly his love life. The only thing that could have made this better was for there to be more action in the begining.

Reader reviewed by JeSiCAAAA

This book isby far the best book i have ever read!! i (L) it best out of all the harry potter books, even though i am in love with all of them. The movies just make tem so much more real. i recoment this book to everyone but dont read it until you have rad the other 5 because it wont make sense. JK Rowling is an absolute legend and such a talented writer. i wish that my half blooded prince book would go on forever and ill be really sad when iv read the final book in the series uv read each book at least 4 times!!!

Reader reviewed by janine

I literally couldn't put it down. I was so unraptures that I read it in one day!! I waited in line for three to four hours waiting to by my copy. I still where the band that came with it.

I thought this book was J.K.Rowlings best and darkest yet. She really let us have an in-depth view on Voldemort's past. I just wish that a certain someone didn't have to die.

One question that is still on my mind is "Who exactly is the Grey Lady?"

Reader reviewed by Nicki

Harry Potter is in his 6th year at Hogwarts and the Headmaster is acting very different indeed. He takes Harry along with him on a trip over the summer to try and pursuade an old teacher to come back and teach. He also wants Harry to come to his office in the evenings to have privates lessons that go over parts of the Dark Lords life. Among this Harry has a new crush and Ron and Hermione have a newfound relationship. And Harry will lose the only person who made him feel safe even though the Dark Lord was back and be left on his own to fight the Dark Lord.

Reader reviewed by K. Weller

J.K. Rowling has done it again in creating another unforgettable Harry Potter book. This time around, the character Dumbledore gets some gently sarcastic comments as he shows off his intelligent wit. The section where he visits Harry's aunt & uncle are remarkably funny.
The book is a definite page-turner, which you won't be able to put down. if you love the Harry Potter series than you can't afford to miss this book! One word of caution: do not skip to the end or let anybody ruin the ending for you!

Reader reviewed by chick box

this book was awesome!it wasnt at all what i expecected which made it even MORE awesome.i am so glad that harry and ginny FINALLY got together!now the only couple left to hook up is ron and hermione!
i will admit the ending made me cry for 2 reasons.1,dumbledore dies(waaaaaaaa)and 2,i need more HARRY POTTER!

Reader reviewed by Sandy

The real question hanging around in your mind after finishing this book is, where is she going to go now? How is she going to top this? And if it's not then... shame on you! :p I finished it in all of two days and was loathe to set it down for even a minute. This is where the answers are, as well as some new information on the mysterious Lily Evans Potter. And of course the new DADA teacher is quite a surprise, shocking really. You won't be able to believe your eyes, I know I had to go back and re-read that part several times...

This is also definitely the book in the series for romance. Ron has certainly grown up... and that is all I'm going to say on that particular matter.

But I digress because it is the ending that is truly extraordinary. Yes, there is a death. And yes, it is tragic as death always is. Trust me, if you don't all out cry, your eyes will water at the very least. And are you just dying to know who the Half-Blood Prince is? You'll positively flip your lid when you discover that is none other than... nope I'm not telling!

So, is this a book worth your time? Of course!! Is it packed with action, adventure and intrigue? Absolutely!! So what are you doing sitting at the computer reading this review? Go get to reading! Trust me, you won't be sorry!

Reader reviewed by Diana

The latest Harry Potter book doesn't disapoint. In book 6 Harry's back at Hogwarts and everything seems to be going great then everyone is hit with a big surprise. The new defense teacher is Snape! Harry's also got worries concerning Malfoy. Hes convinced hes a Death Eater trying to impress Voldemort to make up for his fathers mistake but no one else will believe him. Even once things start to go people still dont seem to concerned. Dumbledore takes Harry under his wing and gives his special lessons to teach him about Voldemorts past in hopes of preparing him for their inevitable battle. During these lessons Harry and Dumbledore discover that Voldemort split his soul into 7 parts and hid them in differnt objects making him 7 times harder to kill. Harry and Dumbledore go on a quest to find one of the 7 parts but along the way they encounter deadly danger and never manage to get the piece of soul. Once they get back to Hogwarts things have really gotten bad, the death eaters have invaded and the teachers and DA members are doing their best to fight them off. Malfoy finds Harry and Dumbledore and tells them all about his terrible plan and what he plans to do from there. After that Snape comes to help, but who hes going to help is a mystery and after that an unforgetable deed is carried out and the wizarding world is forever changed.

This is hands down the saddest book in the series, if you dont at least get a little misty you have no heart. If you havent read it yet, Hurry up, It's amazing.