Rowling - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Rowling, JK - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -- Well I have finished the latest installment of the Harry Potter books and thoroughly enjoyed it! And while I won't even try to claim that it is great literature, it is an enjoyable read. Of course it makes the most sense to follow along through the series book by book because content continuously refers to the happenings in the prior volumes of the story. I eagerly await the next installment.

Overall I think Rowling has tightened up her prose as this book is thinner though it feels like more actually happens in the story. The characters are growing up and so is what is happening to them. We also learn quite a bit about who Lord Voldemort was and how he ended up where he is today. It's fun to guess along with the story -- oh that's so-and-so or I bet she did it. And best of all, no one is really safe.

But we have to remember these books are meant for a younger audience (than say, highly educated adults) and therefore it's not quite as complex as other pieces of literature. Still, if one is looking for some light reading, and especially if one wonders what all the hype is about, what better way than to dive in and find out first hand.

Recommended

Rating: 8 out of 10 Buy from Amazon.com