Fantasy Buddy Read - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - March 1st - March 31st, 2023

[Denis (deez_bookish_adventures)]

I finished this off last night - great story!! :)

[Graeme]

Glad to hear that, Denis.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I went ahead and set up the next thread for everyone for book #5 in the HP series (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix). Here is the thread link for you all:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Narilka]

Thanks Marie!

Glad you both enjoyed the book Graeme and Denis.

[Graeme]

Thanks Marie, Narilka, and Denis.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

You are welcome, Narilka and Graeme! :)

[Denis (deez_bookish_adventures)]

Thanks, everyone - this is my first time reading the books so it has been quite enjoyable! I know the story from the movies of course, but it's great to know all the stuff they left out to expand it a bit. :) Bring on the Order of the Phoenix!!

[Graeme]

For me, the gap between the books and the movies was largest for Order of the Phoenix, with the book being far superior to the movie.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I am back to reading this story. It is interesting how the movie doesn't reflect some things that happen in the book. I don't remember in the movie about (view spoiler)[apparating so that was interesting to me (hide spoiler)].

I am just now to the part where the dark mark has been seen at the world cup. I can see things playing out like I am watching the movie. It makes me actually want to pull out my movies and watch them. :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I am reading this book slow - just passed the point where the Weasley boys tried to cross the age line and got cooked with old age. lol

[Latasha]

I’m still reading too. They just had the ball. And ol Rita Skeeter is at it again.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Latasha wrote: "I’m still reading too. They just had the ball. And ol Rita Skeeter is at it again."

I didn't know you were still in this book as well Tosh! :) Cool!

Rita Skeeter drives me batty! LOL

[Latasha]

Yeah, it’s gonna take me longer than a month to finish them here on out.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Latasha wrote: "Yeah, it’s gonna take me longer than a month to finish them here on out."

Yeah me too! I entered a bunch of challenges over in HA and need to read about 30+ books before the end of the year besides whatever else I need to dip into this year. lol I think I overstretched it! lol

[Latasha]

Done! I am so proud to say Mama Weasley reminds me so much of my mom at the end of this book. And I love both those strong beautiful women with all my heart.

[Graeme]

Latasha wrote: "Done! I am so proud to say Mama Weasley reminds me so much of my mom at the end of this book. And I love both those strong beautiful women with all my heart."

Awesome.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Finished this one as well yesterday. Loved it! Lots of nail-biting action in this one and just seemed more thrilling then the movie. :)

[Graeme]

Glad you enjoyed it, Marie.

[Narilka]

I liked your review Marie. Can't wait to hear your Dolores Umbridge rants over in the Phoenix thread :D

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Graeme wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Marie."

Thank you, Graeme! :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Narilka wrote: "I liked your review Marie. Can't wait to hear your Dolores Umbridge rants over in the Phoenix thread :D"

Oh yeah - I will be lighting that thread up with some rants! lol Just you wait - it is coming! lol I am sure there were tons more details in the book then in the movie! I will probably be wishing I could jump in the story and light her up myself! LOL