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 Good but not described completely Jul 27, 2010
This was another great book from J.K. Rowling and I was looking for a hardbound copy. There were several listed and I chose one of the many. This one arrived almost a month after placing the order and while the dustcover was in almost new condition, the top of the closed book had cola spills all over the top of the pages and several were absorbed down the pages. While it didn't interfere with the reading, I am certain had I read there were cola watermarks I would probably have purchased from someone else.
Good Story horrible Book Jul 15, 2010
The Harry Potter book (story) is, as everyone knows, fantastic. But the hardcover book itself is a crappy piece that would have been better off printed in paperback.It doesn't help that I was sent a used library copy.
 Great set-up for the final installment Jun 24, 2010
This book was a fun (albeit dark) read. It is a fitting transition from the teenage angst of Book 5 to the culmination of the series in Book 7. Harry and the other characters live in a magical world full of turmoil, with Death Eaters gaining power and striking fear into the hearts of witches and wizards the world over. While this is going on, the main characters are still at Hogwarts, studying upper-level magical skills, and maturing as people. Dumbledore arms Harry with some knowledge about Lord Voldemort that he will need in the inevitable battle, and the story ends with a flurry of twists and turns that leave the reader wanting to move right into the next book to see how the saga ends.
Harry Potter & The Half/Blood Prince Jun 15, 2010
The book was received in like new condition and was received days before I expected it.
Harry Potter #6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Jun 07, 2010
Harry Potter #6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, by J. K. Rowling
The first time I read "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," I don't remember liking it all that much. After "Order of the Phoenix," it just seemed less complex, shorter, and...I can't quite remember. But for me, "Half-Blood Prince," like "Order of the Phoenix," is a book that gets better and better each time I read it.
I've also read online that J. K. Rowling considers "Half-Blood Prince" and "Deathly Hallows" as two parts of the same book, and when I keep that in mind, I like "Half-Blood Prince" even more.
The Ministry of Magic has finally been forced to acknowledge that Voldemort is back. Harry, Ron, and Hermione scan The Daily Prophet for names of his newest victims, and even Muggles are starting to notice mysterious deaths and weird disasters.
Professor Dumbledore takes Harry under his wing, finally answering some of the questions Harry has had for years. In private lessons, Dumbledore recounts Voldemort's history as Tom Riddle and his rise as a Dark wizard. Harry learns about Horcruxes, magical objects that are the key to Voldemort's immortality. Finding and destroying Horcruxes becomes the main focus of this and the last book in the series.
In their sixth year at Hogwarts, the gang balances the fear of Voldemort's return, a new Potions teacher, and put up with Snape as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Harry's hormones start to kick in, and while he realizes he likes Ginny Weasley, he's hesitant to date her as her brother is his best friend. And with the help of an old Potions textbook, Harry becomes a superstar in a subject he once hated.
For me the best part of "Half-Blood Prince" is learning Voldemort's backstory, as well as the shift of the series into a more adult tone. There is a lot going on in this book (as in all Harry Potter books), and a few more questions posed. Make sure you can readily get "Deathly Hallows," because you'll be rushing for it after finishing "Half-Blood Prince."
5/5.
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