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utterlymore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Bullying, and Child abuse
emynewen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Child abuse, Body shaming, Sexism, and Animal cruelty
kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series: Harry Potter #1
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: June 26 1997
T H R E E • W O R D S
Magical • Timeless • Original
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Orphaned as an infant, Harry Potter has lived with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and cousin Dudley (muggles) ever since. His life on Privet Drive hasn't been easy, so when letters start arriving for Harry his life is about to change forever. He is being summoned to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he will train as a wizard now that he is old enough. It is during his first year at Hogwarts that Harry discovers he has special powers, and a prominent place among the wizarding world.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The book that started it all! It's been nearly 20 years since I first read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and it was absolutely magical to return to Hogwarts as an adult. This time around I listened while reading along with my book. I thoroughly enjoyed the added dimension the narration provided. I forgot how fun and adventurous this series is, and yes, it's a different experience reading as an adult but it's still an amazing escape. It goes without saying that the writing is elementary, but this is marketed for children so it's not surprising. And yet J.K. Rowling's has created an incredible world to escape into time and time again. I love how this book sets the stage for things to come, and foreshadows so much I didn't realize the first time. One of my favourite things is the budding friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione. For me there will always be something about book one that holds a special place in the series. Looking forward to continuing on with my re-read in the coming months.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• all readers!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
"After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Death and Death of parent
romiress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming
warlockdorian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, and Murder
mothstrand's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Bullying
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Minor: Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Death of parent
allyhoo811's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
After all this time? Always.
Moderate: Classism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Car accident, and Alcohol
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Alongside reading the gorgeous illustrated edition of Philosopher's Stone for the first time, I also listened to this wonderful audiobook narrated by Jim Dale. It was such a special way to re-experience one of my favourite books and stories. I'd highly recommend it, particularly for other avid Harry Potter fans who have read the print books multiple times. It genuinely changed the way I feel about this first book in the series. <3
You can read more of my thoughts (about both the audiobook and the story itself) in my review of the illustrated edition, which can be found here: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/28a8c489-828c-48dc-a944-b4bdc89e7c60.
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail