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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowlings

Last night I had the slight displeasure of finishing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This is sad since now there is only one book left to read in the series currently available. This past read was very enjoyable yet J.K. Rowlings left me disappointed that Harry was unable to see the big picture. I think the book did a remarkable job exemplifying what it is like to be caught between childhood and adulthood. A time when adults do not give you the necessary tools you need to take care of yourself. This was a loss of innocence book in many ways and it was well written, especially when describing Harry’s conflicting emotions about his place in the world and his relationships with those around him. All together, this book presented a more grown up feeling for the three main characters and their friends. It will probably turn out to be a fast paced film, and so far it is my favorite of the series.

The Eyre Affaire by Jasper Fforde

The above was a Tuesday Next mystery, the first in the series and I admit, I was disappointed with the overall writing structure. I found the new world that Fforde created to be so different from ours that it was hard to take this books characters seriously even within the context of the story. Perhaps this is my deficiencies as a reader since I do have an enormous taste for fiction written about established franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. No doubt, I will find that having the background of this book sees me perfectly prepared for Lost in a Good Book, the second book in the series. I’m willing to try it since this was if nothing else, an intriguing lesson in literature that has me re-reading Shakespeare and Dickens in my spare time.