Rank OoP

[wandlimb1959]

No: HPFGUIDX 62962

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Debbie" <debmclain at y...> wrote:
> I was just curious where people rank OoP compared to the rest? I 
know 
> most people agree that from best to worst: 
> 1. PoA
> 2. GoF
> 3. SS/PS
> 4. CoS
> 
> OoP??
> 
> Personally, I think GoF was better than PoA (but it was a difficult 
> decision).
> 
> Where do you rank OoP?
> 
> -Debbie

My order is as follows:
1. CoS
2. OoP
3. PoA
4. GoF
5. SS/PS

CoS has the tightest mystery plot, IMHO. The Riddle memory angle kept 
me guessing until the end. The humor in this one was exceptional. 
Lockhart, although he annoyed me at first, grew funnier and funnier. 
Loved the introduction of Fawkes. All the loose ends fall into place 
in the end.

OoP may be a bit "plotless" and Harry's anger got a bit tiresome, but 
I still like it because both Neville and Ginny rocked; I was relieved 
that Hagrid didn't die (never was a Sirius fan, though warmed up to 
him more in this one), got more insight into Snape, my favorite 
character; and then an awesome battle scene at the end (however 
improbable). Never got bored; couldn't put it down.

Both PoA and GoF were a bit sprawling in plot, but PoA had a 
brilliant ending. The last 100 pages of GoF were very gripping, but 
the Tri-Wizard tasks were a bit of a yawn and took up most of the 
book. SS/PS is an exceptional read, but a tad predictable at times. I 
love them all though!

Karla