5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is a novel by British female writer JK Rowling and is the fifth in the "Harry Potter" series of novels.
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," tells about what happened after Harry Potter was trapped at No. 4 Privet Road during another summer vacation and was suddenly attacked by a dementor.
One of the things that set "The Order of the Phoenix" apart from the other books in the series is its length. At 766 pages in the US version and 870 pages in the UK version, it is the longest book in the series by far.
This allows Rowling to delve deeper into the characters and their relationships, as well as expand the magical world and introduce new characters and concepts.
Another thing that makes "The Order of the Phoenix" stand out is its portrayal of Harry's teenage years. In this book, Harry grapples with the typical challenges of adolescence, such as growing pains, bullying, and romance, as well as the added burden of being the chosen one and fighting against the darkness that threatens to consume the wizarding world.
On June 21, 2003, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" was released simultaneously in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. The first print of the US version reached 6.4 million copies.
On the first day of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" The sales volume is as high as 5 million copies. On the first day of release in the United States alone, 400,000 readers participated in the midnight book purchase event.
On the first day, 750,000 copies were sold in the United States alone. ; On September 1, 2003, the simplified Chinese version of the book was officially released, with the first print of 800,000 copies.
The adaptation of the film of the same name, the box office reached 826 million US dollars.
Reason for recommendation:
- This book dives deep into Voldemort's true nature and what he's doing, showing his impact on the wizarding world.
- Being the thickest book, it suggests that the author, J.K. Rowling, really wants readers to care about the whole series.
- Even though it may feel slow at times, everything is explained thoroughly in this book, helping you understand the story better.
- Some parts might seem boring, but once you finish the series, you'll realize they were crucial for the whole story to make sense.
- Even if parts seem stretched or boring now, finishing this book will make everything clearer and show its importance, making you appreciate it more.