Synopsis: "When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the resurrection of the terrifying Dark Mark, it is obvious to Harry that, far from weakening, Voldemort is getting stronger. The ultimate signal to the magic world of the Dark Lord's return would be the defeat of his one and only survivor, Harry Potter. So when Harry is entered for the prestigious yet dangerous Triwizard Tournament he knows that rather than win it, he must get through the tasks alive."
There isn't a single dull page from Harry, Ron and Hermoine's fourth year at Hogwarts, with a captivating and action packed start and explosive and heart-stopping climax, this book has a truly frazzling plot with a pace more impressive than ever.
The Goblet of Fire really showcases Rowling at the height of her writing talent and her ability to captivate even the most abstruse of minds. It is in this book that Rowling takes a firm grip of her voice as she delves into a story far darker than the previous three books in the series, but in a way that can still be enjoyed by even her youngest of readers and that is why it is my favourite book of the series.
The darker themes present in this story such as death and hatred become representative of the darker times ahead for Harry and the remainder of the wizarding world, giving the reader a feel of what the final three books of the series will endow. Rowling's idea of creating the Triwizard Tournament to add something new to the already magical and wonderful world she has created is something I truly relished. It gave a broader aspect of the wizarding world, particularly of wizards and other supernatural beings outside of Britain and something refreshing to read as the events that unfold aren't primarily focused within or around Hogwarts.
Unsurprisingly the friendship of the golden trio continues to flourish in this story but without a few bumps along the way. Up until this point Harry, Ron and Hermoine's friendship has been almost unbreakable but Rowling shows in The Goblet of Fire that even the strongest of bonds can sometimes be broken even if it is for a little while and that is what brings such a strong sense of realism to the book.
Finally, it goes without saying that the attention to detail in this story is fantastic. It is obvious that Rowling really concentrated on adding a lot of background information to new characters and the plot in general, leaving next to nothing unanswered. Even the littlest of details that are considered insignificant at the start of the book become vital to the story thus bringing everything in the focus.
Conclusively this novel is far more darker, exciting and thought provoking than the previous three books and stands as a good lead to the final three in the series.
I give J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ★★★★★
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