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rodanoar's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it at first, because I felt like I was actually studying for Hogwarts, which is fun. But then it became more of the studying bit and less of the fun part, in my opinion. As a whole, I enjoyed it, but after reading my last two Harry Potter books, I feel like I know enough about the universe.
However, you cannot convince me that Dumbledore had these notes about "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" before he died and left them without instructions for them to reach the Golden Trio?!?!? He just left the book in runes hoping that Hermione would figure most things out? I-
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However, you cannot convince me that Dumbledore had these notes about "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" before he died and left them without instructions for them to reach the Golden Trio?!?!? He just left the book in runes hoping that Hermione would figure most things out? I-
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bohodoc's review against another edition
4.0
I give the collection itself five stars. The books are beautifully packaged and they make a nice addition to any Potterhead's library.
As for the books themselves, they should be a must-read for any voracious fan (anything to expand my knowledge of this amazing universe is welcomed by me).
The Tales of Beedle the Bard are really fun, especially with the addition of Dumbledore's notes.
Fantastic Beasts does feel like a school book but the introduction to the Beasts' guide is quite a fun read. And the fact that they include anecdotes for most of the descriptions makes them easier to read.
Last but not least is Quidditch through the ages. Being a history book, I thought it would be a tedious read. It was actually quite entertaining and I ended up loving it.
Overall, I'm extremely glad I bought this and took the time to read it. I don't usually buy books (I don't have the money to constantly do that) but these are definitely a good start to my personal library that will be with me whenever and wherever I move.
P.S. Can't wait for my copy of the Sorcerer's Stone's illustrated edition *.*
As for the books themselves, they should be a must-read for any voracious fan (anything to expand my knowledge of this amazing universe is welcomed by me).
The Tales of Beedle the Bard are really fun, especially with the addition of Dumbledore's notes.
Fantastic Beasts does feel like a school book but the introduction to the Beasts' guide is quite a fun read. And the fact that they include anecdotes for most of the descriptions makes them easier to read.
Last but not least is Quidditch through the ages. Being a history book, I thought it would be a tedious read. It was actually quite entertaining and I ended up loving it.
Overall, I'm extremely glad I bought this and took the time to read it. I don't usually buy books (I don't have the money to constantly do that) but these are definitely a good start to my personal library that will be with me whenever and wherever I move.
P.S. Can't wait for my copy of the Sorcerer's Stone's illustrated edition *.*
tcjax's review against another edition
3.0
This is just a cute collection of books from the Wizarding World:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Thenich is just a list of magical animals and their habits. It also includes information about why certain creatures are classified as "beasts" or "beings". Honestly it's not that interesting in the least.
Tales of Beedle the Bard which is a collection of "fairytales" annotated by Albus Dumbledore. I LOVE fairytales and this was really cute. I genuinely liked the stories and would read them again.
Quidditch Through The Ages is exactly what it sounds like; a history of Quidditch. It was interesting. If you want to learn all the details about a fictional game because you, like me, are a completionist then it's definitely worth your time.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Thenich is just a list of magical animals and their habits. It also includes information about why certain creatures are classified as "beasts" or "beings". Honestly it's not that interesting in the least.
Tales of Beedle the Bard which is a collection of "fairytales" annotated by Albus Dumbledore. I LOVE fairytales and this was really cute. I genuinely liked the stories and would read them again.
Quidditch Through The Ages is exactly what it sounds like; a history of Quidditch. It was interesting. If you want to learn all the details about a fictional game because you, like me, are a completionist then it's definitely worth your time.
somberlittleman's review against another edition
1.0
This handsome edition was one of the most fun and fanciful additions to my bookshelf in the last five years. The notes by characters are wonderful little surprises, the writing is classic Rowling whimsy, and the set creates a feeling - however short - of really being part of the Hogwarts universe.
The content of the books themselves:
Fantastic Beasts is a lovely little encyclopedia type book with descriptions that make me want to get out my pencil and doodle the creatures. This book contains my favorite little easter eggs in the form of scribblings by the golden trio. It's also actually very useful. Over the course of seven books, especially if you're plowing through a quick reread like I enjoy doing, it can be a bit easy to forget descriptions of creatures when later referenced, or simply enjoyable to look up creatures that were named in the books but never elaborated upon until this little side edition.
Quidditch Through The Ages was, surprisingly, my favorite book of the trio. Quidditch was interesting to be sure, but I'm not much of a sports fan in real life or in novels, so I admit I do at times glaze over when its described in the main series. Being able to read in-depth about the "history" of the sport gave it much more interest for me personally, as well as another opportunity to be agog at the absolute marvel that is Rowling's deep world-building abilities.
Tales of Beedle the Bard was probably the most nostalgic of the three. When I read about Fantastic Beasts being referenced in the Potter books, I often imagined it as a weightier tome. However, the Beedle book was described as a small book of fairy tales, so holding it in my hand in real life in this small, hardback version with its little black and white pictures and homey feel seemed exactly right. I couldn't have asked for a better little compliment to the Deathly Hallows. The tales inside are lovely, seeming like Aesop's Wizard Fables.
The content of the books themselves:
Fantastic Beasts is a lovely little encyclopedia type book with descriptions that make me want to get out my pencil and doodle the creatures. This book contains my favorite little easter eggs in the form of scribblings by the golden trio. It's also actually very useful. Over the course of seven books, especially if you're plowing through a quick reread like I enjoy doing, it can be a bit easy to forget descriptions of creatures when later referenced, or simply enjoyable to look up creatures that were named in the books but never elaborated upon until this little side edition.
Quidditch Through The Ages was, surprisingly, my favorite book of the trio. Quidditch was interesting to be sure, but I'm not much of a sports fan in real life or in novels, so I admit I do at times glaze over when its described in the main series. Being able to read in-depth about the "history" of the sport gave it much more interest for me personally, as well as another opportunity to be agog at the absolute marvel that is Rowling's deep world-building abilities.
Tales of Beedle the Bard was probably the most nostalgic of the three. When I read about Fantastic Beasts being referenced in the Potter books, I often imagined it as a weightier tome. However, the Beedle book was described as a small book of fairy tales, so holding it in my hand in real life in this small, hardback version with its little black and white pictures and homey feel seemed exactly right. I couldn't have asked for a better little compliment to the Deathly Hallows. The tales inside are lovely, seeming like Aesop's Wizard Fables.
bryanbonilla94's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
tms98's review against another edition
5.0
Geweldige bundel met de schoolboeken van Harry Potter waarbij een deel van de opbrengsten ook nog eens naar goede doelen gaan. De notities die de personages in de boeken hebben geschreven zijn een leuke verwijzing naar de originele boeken en zorgen voor de nodige luchtigheid.
alice94's review against another edition
4.0
This is a series of three books, in which the stories described in Harry Potter, are given more details. For example, we learn more information about how Quiddich became the sport of the wizarding world and how it was improved to be a safer game from the one they have now. I personally know that when I watched Harry Potter I found the game to already be dangerous so I was very surprised to find that it use to be more dangerous in the past.
I must admit, 'The Hagwarts Library' is the one that I found to be the least interesting just because of how it was written and how the information within it was not stuff that I can class as interesting in my mind. Despite this I have read it cover to cover and it does give you more insight into the magical world as well as the minds of it's most influential members.
Finally, fantastic beasts, was exactly as I expected it to be. It was an alphabetical collection of all the stories and creatures that the wizarding world has. It made sure that if you are able to find anything you may need to find out about various creatures which roam the land.
I would say that anyone, regardless of age, is able to read these books but those are fans of Harry Potter would most certainly want to add this book to their collection without delay.
I must admit, 'The Hagwarts Library' is the one that I found to be the least interesting just because of how it was written and how the information within it was not stuff that I can class as interesting in my mind. Despite this I have read it cover to cover and it does give you more insight into the magical world as well as the minds of it's most influential members.
Finally, fantastic beasts, was exactly as I expected it to be. It was an alphabetical collection of all the stories and creatures that the wizarding world has. It made sure that if you are able to find anything you may need to find out about various creatures which roam the land.
I would say that anyone, regardless of age, is able to read these books but those are fans of Harry Potter would most certainly want to add this book to their collection without delay.