Reviews tagging 'War'

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

8 reviews

viselik's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I am still currently trying to read this book. Will edit once finished.
I feel this book drags, quite possibly I am not the ideal reader as I do already have a basic knowledge of the world via the fandom but... it's just dragging on and on for me.

Edit: I have now finished the book and it dragged for me, I can see the appeal if you didn't already know all of the plot from other sources.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and War

swiftie_bookworm's review

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Death, War, Child abuse, and Death of parent

khylababyla's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is a childhood favorite. This year I decided to reread the whole series again and I definitely don’t regret it. The Sorcerer’s (or Philosophers ;) ) Stone is such a great kick off to a fantastic series. Following the young wizards as the learn about and navigate this new world they’ve found themselves in with new dangers they’ve never had to fight against. 

Of course this book comes with its share of criticism. I haven’t reread the series since JK Rowling exposed herself. I noticed a lot of small things in her writing style that caused me to raise on eyebrow. Harry Potter is always worth a read, I just believe it should be done with a fair criticism of the author at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War

Minor: Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, and Death of parent

al4ssandra's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Death

growintogardens's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, and Child death

Minor: Violence, Death, Murder, and War

celine_reads_books's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Classism and Grief

Minor: Car accident, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Fatphobia, Sexism, and War

_wheezyreads_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Pure nostalgia is what this book exudes. 

Even if you’re a first time reader or a re-reader you can’t help but be enthralled by the world presented in this book. 

Though I love this story, i feel like it must be stated that i do not tolerate its author’s actions and beliefs, and i try my best to separate the author from its creation.

 i’m excited to read the rest of the series as it picks up momentum since the reason why it took me so long to read this books is that it was very easy for me to put it down ( up until the last two or three chapters as the climax approaches) but that is expected seeing as it is the first book. 

Can’t wait to start the next one <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and War

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War

Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and War

ieryka_magic's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I don't even know why I'm even reviewing Harry Goddamn Potter, the king of literature for kids. Let's be honest here, we all at least heard about it. 
This book is, honestly, the second-most beloved by me in the series, the first begin The chamber of secrets.
I really enjoyed it, even though the plot twists weren't so wow, for me of course.
So 4.75 stars from me, and you'll probably read this book even of you don't want to, it's THAT popular.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent

Minor: War