Rowling, Joanne K., Vol.4 : Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter und der Feuerkelch, engl. Ausgabe
 | von Joanne K. Rowling
ISBN: 0747550999 |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the long-awaited, heavily hyped fourth instalment of a phenomenally successful series that has captured the imagination of millions of readers, young and old, across the globe. For J K Rowling the pressure is certainly on to continue to come up with thrilling, pacey storylines that allow her hero to mature into a young man without detracting from the magical secret that has made Harry into a superstar. In this book, the teenage Harry has a certain gawky charm that fits well with his advancing adolescence. As the story moves on, Harry too moves on to a new level of maturity that leaves the reader wondering how he will learn from his experiences, and liking him all the more as a character. Once returned to Hogwarts after his summer holiday with the dreadful Dursleys and an extraordinary outing to the Quidditch World Cup, the 14-year-old Harry and his fellow pupils are enraptured by the promise of the Triwizard Tournament: an ancient, ritualistic tournament that brings Hogwarts together with two other schools of wizardry--Durmstrang and Beauxbatons--in heated competition. But when Harry's name is pulled from the Goblet of Fire, and he is chosen to champion Hogwarts in the tournament, the trouble really begins. Still reeling from the effects of a terrifying nightmare that has left him shaken, and with the lightning-shaped scar on his head throbbing with pain (a sure sign that the evil Voldemort, Harry's sworn enemy, is close), Harry becomes at once the most popular boy in school. Yet, despite his fame, he is totally unprepared for the furore that follows. This is a hefty volume: 636 pages, of which probably at least 200 could have been cut without detracting from the story. The weight and complexity of the book is perhaps a hint that Rowling now has her eye sharply focused on her adult audience, and the average child-reader (particularly one who is coming to Harry Potter for the first time) may well find its girth daunting. Rowling's ironic and pointed observations on tabloid journalism and the nature of media hype is just one of the references littered through the book that will tickle the grown-ups but may well fly over the heads of her young fans. However, after a slow start, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire really starts to sparkle halfway through with Rowling's familiar magic (and yes, there is a death--sudden and tragic--and yes, Harry does start to notice girls). The crux of this story, however, is Harry's gradual coming-of-age and his handling of the increasingly determined threats to his own life. This book is pivotal, not just for the author for whom the heat is well and truly on, but for Harry and his readers who, by the last chapter, are left in little doubt that there is much more to come. (Ages 10 to adult) --Susan Harrison
It's darkening. . .
Very strange, the story starts in Little Hangleton. 50 years ago there befell a murder in the since these days deserted Riddle House. The Riddle House ? 50 years ago ? Do you still remember Tom Riddle, the malicious diary writer, waiting for Harry in the chamber of secrets ? Right. . .
When old Frank Bryce, who was years ago wrongly accused of the assassination of the Riddle family and now works as a gardener, one night in August detects some light in the unoccupied house, he heads for the building to have a look. Not for his own good. . .
In the same night Harry awakes from a strange dream. His scar is hurting . Is it a sign ? A bad one ? After the Quidditch World Cup - Bulgaria vs. Ireland - with some weird occurences and after some days with the Weasleys Harry, Ron and Hermione take the Hogwarts Express -their 4th year at Hogwarts starts . And there is news !
Professor Dumbledore announces, that there will take place the famous Triwizard Tournament, a competition between the three largest schools of Wizardry : Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. Normally with 3 champions, who has to be at least 17 years old.
Who will be the champion of their own school? Who will be the winner ?
There are newly introduced persons - some of them aren't, what they seem to be. . . you'll never guess till the showdown !
And this turns out to be more violent and dark than the others before ! "Flesh, blood and bone. . ." ( Won't be the right thing for the youngest Potter fans. . .). The end means just a beginning, and a departing of the ways. It's a bit more psychology in the world of the now 14 years old wizards; there's a quarrel between Ron and Harry; both try quite bashful to get a partner for the Yule ball - with their "animal magnetism", as Ron descibes. Best I liked Rowlings wordplayings ( the famous " Can I have a look at Uranus, too, Lavender" from Ron ). Could be used more often ! Well, tomorrow it's volume V - hope, there is something more about Snape and his last task . . .
Einsame Spitze sag ich nur!
Ein Wahnsinn - eigentlich denkt man nach jedem Band ... noch spannender geht's ja nun aber nicht mehr ... aber J.K.Rowlings belehrt uns immer wieder eines besseren. Ich frag mich wohin das noch führen soll.
Alle anderen Bände sind von mir (manche sogar mehrfach) geradezu verschlungen worden .. egal ob in deutsch oder englisch.
Dieser Band ist wesentlich aufregender, dunkler und auch ein bisschen gruseliger aber er zeigt deutlich eine geniale Entwicklung. Ich hab Ihn fast durch und werde schon ganz melancholisch weil ich den 5. Band noch nicht haben kann. Da ich arbeite komme ich eigentlich nur in meiner Pause oder nach Feierabend zum Lesen und auch wenn sich meine Kollegen über mich amüsieren bin ich von Harry und seiner Welt fasziniert. Vielleicht sollte ich erwähnen das ich 38 bin *g* ... aber daran kann man doch sehen, das die Harry Potter Bücher für alle Altersklassen sind.
Ach ja.... ich kann jedem der Harry in Englisch lesen möchte nur empfehlen sich gleich den Schuber mit allen 4 Bänden zu bestellen. Es ist wirklich eine schöne Ausgabe und ausserdem kann man ein Band nach dem nächsten lesen ohne erst lange warten zu müssen.
It's growing dark. . .
Strangely enough the story starts in Little Hangleton. 50 years ago a murder happened in the Riddle House, deserted since these days. The Riddle House? 50 years ago?? Do you still remember Tom Riddle, the malicious diary writer, waiting for Harry in the Chamber of Secrets ? Right. . .
When old Frank Bryce, who was wrongly accused of the assassination of the Riddle family years ago - he's the gardener. . . - detects some flickering light in the unoccupied house one night in August, he heads for the building to have a look. Not for his own good. . .
In the same night Harry awakes from a strange dream. His scar hurts. Is it a sign? A bad one?
After the Quidditch World Cup - Bulgaria vs. Ireland - with some weird occurences and after some pleasant days with the Weasleys, Harry, Ron and Hermione take the well-known express at platform 9 ¾ - their 4th year at Hogwarts starts. And there are news! Professor Dumbledore announces that the Triwizard Tournament will take place, a competition between Europe's three largest Schools for Wizardry : Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. According to the rules, there will be 3 champions, who have to be at least 17 years old this time. Who will be the champion for Hogwarts ? Is there a chance for Fred and George Weasley, taking an Ageing Potion ? Who will be the winner in the end ?
There are some newly introduced persons - and some of them aren't what they seem to be. You'll never guess till the show-down ! And this is more violent and cruel than ever before - the Dark Lord rises again . . .! Flesh, blood, and bone. . . Really not the right thing for Harry's youngest fans. The end is just a beginning, and a parting of the ways.
There's a bit more psychology in the world of the now 14-year-old adolescent protagonists; there's a quarrel between Ron and Harry, both of them try quite bashfully to get a partner for the Yule ball - with little luck, but „animal magnetism".
I liked Rowlings wordplays best (the famous „can I have a look at Uranus, too, Lavender?" by Ron). She could do that more often ! Well, tomorrow it's Volume V - I hope that Professor Snape will have some nice scenes like he did before. . .
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