Jackie’s Comments (group member since Jul 10, 2011)

Jackie’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I just read one with a large battle but used it for dragon on the cover.

Does this work for "feast or dinner item on the cover?" Plenty of desserts!

Tina wrote: "Zee - I'd say Out of Sight would be easier. We need a few Y's for characters

Jackie - I'd say that's a hand in a pocket!

Brooklyn - Task 1 or 3 we should go for. I've had trouble finding snake on..."

Thanks!

Does this look like it would work for person on cover with their hand in their pocket? Looks like it would to me but wanted to check.

Okay with me.

I just finished books that could work for Y and E and added to spreadsheet. Also have a V book coming up.

I just started also. Through Chapter 4.

(view spoiler)[This book starts out darker than the others. I can't help but be glad that Fudge is not Minister of Magic anymore. Also glad to see Dumbledore telling Harry about what's going on and taking him to the Burrow. (hide spoiler)]

I'm starting this one tonight or tomorrow. Listening to the Jim Dale audio.

Sarah, they both do the whole series. I haven't listened to the Stephen Fry version but will do the next time that I read the series again. I don't know about preferences but I've heard good things about both. And I am really enjoying the Jim Dale version.

Michelle, that's another character that the voice is so good. That little girly voice for such a wicked character!

I finished last night. First of all, I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying listening to the books narrated by Jim Dale. His voice of Professor McGonagall is priceless! And so is her character. In this book, we really see more of her and come to appreciate her.

(view spoiler)[It's very satisfying to have Fudge forced to see that Voldemort has returned. But very sad to lose Sirius. To me, he was the saddest of all the characters. He never had a chance to live, with being imprisoned for most of his adult life and then being on the run. And Harry. If he had listened and really tried to learn and use occlumency, Sirius might not have been killed. But it wasn't all his fault. If things had been explained to him instead of constantly keeping him in the dark, he might not have fallen into Voldemort's trap. Oh well, that's part of what makes this such a good series. People have failings, regardless of how powerful a magician they are. Dumbledore realized that he had made mistakes where Harry was concerned. (hide spoiler)]

I'll be starting the next book in a day or two. I still love this series just as much as when I first read it.

I noticed the same thing, Michelle. I keep expecting for him to go back to the original way.

Michelle wrote: "Glad people are still starting this one. I am doing the audio this time (Jim Dale version).

Jen, I agree about Privet Drive.
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I'm listening to the Jim Dale audio too this time through and have been for the entire series. I've thoroughly enjoyed it.

Finally got started. Through Chapter 6.

Totally agree that keeping Harry in the dark about what was going on was a mistake. (view spoiler)[ Harry does come across as being really whiny but I think he's entitled considering what had happened with Voldemort and then being shuffled off to the Dursleys and given no news for over a month. I can imagine the frustration that he was feeling. (hide spoiler)]

You have a good point, Sarah. (view spoiler)[Harry had help with all three tasks and most likely would have failed without it. Of course, the other champions (maybe with the exception of Cedric) were getting help from their teachers, it seemed. And Cedric got help from Harry on the first task and from Moody on the second one. I don't think any of the four could have completed the tasks completely on their own. (hide spoiler)]

I'll be starting in a couple of days. Listening to Jim Dale audio.

Team Tonks

Deanna wrote: "Finished this evening:

The maze - [spoilers removed]

Fudge - [spoilers removed]"

Finished today.

(view spoiler)[I agree about the maze. It took a lot from what could have been really exciting. (hide spoiler)]

I love Professor Moody too. (view spoiler)[Anybody who can put Draco in his place is great. I love the part when Malfoy is harassing Hermione and she acts like she sees Professor Moody. Malfoy just about wets himself. Lol (hide spoiler)]

Through Chapter 23

The Yule Ball - (view spoiler)[I loved that no one recognized Hermione to begin with. And Ron was so obnoxious to her because she went to the ball with Victor. Jealous, much? Lol (hide spoiler)]

Hagrid - (view spoiler)[Poor Hagrid! He falls in love and then announces to Maxine that he knows she's half giantess. Not the best way to capture her heart. (hide spoiler)]

Thru Chapter 13

World Cup (view spoiler)[ My least favorite part of the series is the World Cup tournament. Listening to Jim Dale was great though. He does such a good job with the voices. (hide spoiler)]

Weasleys (view spoiler)[It was good to see Harry spending time with the Weasleys. They are ideal for Harry as he gets no affection from the Dursleys. Loved Mr. Weasley trying to teach Mr. Dursley some manners! (hide spoiler)]