title: The Order Of The Phoenix
author/editor: J.K. Rowlings
reviewed by: Bookworm
THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
I just finished reading the latest book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowlings.
Quite frankly, I found it to be extremely "dark". In fact, believe it or not, I am finding it kind of hard to get over the ending to this book.
Although I am enthralled by all the fantasy and magic in these volumes, I couldn't help but contemplate how Harry dwells on the death of his godfather, Sirius Black. At the end of this novel this charming character dies at the hands of Death Eaters, warlock cronies of Harry's arch enemy, Voldemort.
Even worse, at the close of the tale, Harry finds himself dreading spending a week at Privet Drive with his Uncle Vernon. This links directly to the loss of his godfather.
Usually, I don't get emotional over books, but this one was kind of an exception. The only other novel that made me morose towards the end was a novel called, Shock Wave by Cussler. In that story, the main character, Dirk Pitt is not able to save the life of the woman he loves at the end of the novel.
Bookworm adds, "Recently, I started on a series with more of a positive theme: C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. I went to see the movie based on this book and I found it to be an enjoyable two hours. I highly recommend it."