In not sure how many times I have read/listened to this tale.
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Ten times... Maybe more. If I were to be a castaway on some lonely isle this would be the book I would have. Within its pages lie the very Soul of what it means to be human.  All the good, all the wisdom, loyalty and Love we aspire to see displayed for us to see.  And to live. The tale is the very best of us and I can only hope that in some small way my life approaches the greatness misled by the hero's of this tale.  We at
Should all hope to do as well.
3126650
I read it and i can not for the life of me make heads or tails of it  different stories  ???
4245151
Read this... I could go on and on, but I won't. Personally, I think it challenged me and also moved me. It's one of those that maybe good to re-read occasionally.
1567034
I heard this back in the '80s on "Chapter a Day," on Wisconsin Public Radio. I was a music major in college at the time. Lots of references to performance and music that a musician would pick up on.

So, many years later, with a teenage son, I thought I'd get the book, re-read it, and suggest he read it for a book report or something. Didn't seem as good the second time through. I mean, the idea is still good, and it's worth a read, but it seemed to lose some of the excitement.

I think my son got a chapter or two into it and stopped.

Oh well.
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I've never really understood the love of this novel. I read it in high school and decided to reread it now to see if I was missing something. I just don't care for the story I guess. It's still worth the read, especially if you've never read it before. It's just not my favorite.
1077495
I don't know how many times I've read this book. Each time I do, I discover something new. Read this book.
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i've had this book for years and never read it. i tried to read it once before, but couldn't get into it so a few months ago i decided to read it again. i was confused and i couldn't get into it, so i had to put it down and read something else. i don't think i'll be trying to read it again.
1378151
I know I bought this and read it, but I can't remember much about it. (granted it's been a while!) 3 stars :(
1372681
It is quite obvious that the current readers of this book were not alive when this story took place.  I am 80 years old and have two First Editions of this book.  I only bought it on kiindle because I need to be able to make the print so much larger.  And...I am sure I will reread it before my demise and have many laffs.
PS:  I lived in the area where she was on her farm.
2470655
I have seen and re-seen both movies, but this is the first Harry Potter I have listened to.  It seems that Rowling continues to push the envelope on the story length that her audience can bear.  At 23 CDs she not only has to remind the reader from book to book what has transpired, but even within the book there are several repeated descriptions.  Is it heresy to say I could have used some abridgement.  Plus, how many descriptions of Hermoine knitting clothes for house elves we really need?

I also found it particularly tedius that it took over a whole CD after the climax for Dumbledor to explain to Harry what had transpired.

One of the things that never really came across in the movies, but was apparent in this book is the portayal of magic as beauracracy i.e. the ministry of magic and all their departments and decrees (how British).  I did enjoy some of the newly introduced magical creatures, especially the festrils.
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I probably should read this story again as it kind of irritatates me. I remember it being long and drawn out; moving very slowly. However I also remember it being intriguing. I found the aspect of 'modern slavery' really uncomfortable, and remember feeling really angry and upset on the fmc's behalf. I can't really remember too much about the whole book though, which in itself, tells me it wasn't a 4/5* read for me, or I wouldn't have forgotten more than I remember. Still, I'd like to read it again one day and write a proper review. It wasn't cheap as I recall, so it's worth another read. Not sure why I never wrote a Review at the time it was bought?! In fact, I'm not sure it was ever finished.
1418024
It was a fair read. I don't think it's something I would take the time to read it again, and I have been  known to re-read books in the past.
2923713
Read it a few years ago and somehow, I didm't find it as appealing.  Must have been my mood.  I really enjoyed it this time.
701770
I read one of the later volumes of this years ago by accident, so it was good to see the beginning. Backstory is vital to any time/fantasy tale, to avoid getting lost. Would I buy it again? It was discounted, and I was new to Kindle. OK, not a true page turner.
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So apparently the first time I read this some time ago on KU, I rated it a 3. Well I stumbled upon it again and I was sure I had read it but for .99 I thought what the heck I'll buy it and see. Started reading and sure enough I realized I had read it before but I was so caught up in the story again that I didn't want to put it down till I finished it! So any book that can hook me in again for a re-read is worth more than a 3!
4496426
One of my all time favorites...  I've lost track of how many times that I've watched it.
1682834
I've only read this book, one of my favorites, twice. I'm 25. That number will rise considerably. Read, re-read, repeat.